Afatgjata

Afatgjata is a term in the Albanian language that denotes "the long term." It is the definite feminine form of the adjective afatgjatë, which means long-term. The word is built from afati, meaning term or deadline, and gjatë, meaning long. In Albanian grammar, afatgjata is used before feminine nouns to refer to the long-term aspect of a plan, period, or goal. As a nominal concept, it can stand for "the long term" in policy or planning contexts.

Usage and context: In government, business, and academic discourse, afatgjata describes horizons that extend over several years or decades. It is commonly found in phrases such as long-term plans, long-term strategies, and long-term budgets. The term is typically contrasted with afatshkurtër, meaning short-term. The word appears in official documents, policy analyses, and forecasts that discuss future development, infrastructure, energy, environment, and demographic trends.