Kurzfrist

Kurzfrist is a German term that is primarily encountered as a stem or shorthand in compound forms to indicate a short time horizon. In standard usage, the most common form to express the idea of “short-term” is the adjective or adverb kurzfristig. The standalone noun Kurzfrist is uncommon in modern German; when referring to the short-term character of something, writers more often use Kurzfristigkeit (the short-term nature) or prefer full phrases such as kurzfrstig? No, kurzfristig is adjective; we should avoid typos: Kurzfristigkeit is correct.

Etymology and form: Kurzfrist combines kurz (short) with a derivational element related to Frist (deadline or term). The adverbial and adjectival form kurzfristig is widely established, and it is used across fields to describe timeframes, effects, or plans that are limited to the near future. As a result, Kurzfrist appears mainly in compound nouns or as a label in headings, rather than as a free-standing entry word.

Usage in contexts: In economics and finance, kurzfristen Verbindlichkeiten or kurzfrstige Vermögenswerte refer to short-term liabilities and short-term assets. In business and project management, terms like kurzfrsitige Maßnahmen or kurzfrstige Planung denote actions or planning intended for the near term. In policy or legal writing, kurzfristige Regelungen or kurzfrstige Reformen describe measures implemented for the near future. The preferred phrasing in formal German is typically kurzfristig (short-term) or the noun form Kurzfristigkeit.

Related terms: kurz- oder mittelfristig (medium-term), langfristig (long-term). See also terms for time horizons, such as kurzfristig vs langfristig, to distinguish immediate actions from longer planning cycles.

Notes: Kurzfrist is not generally used as a standalone dictionary entry in modern German; rely on kurzfristig or Kurzfristigkeit for clear, standard usage.