Langsigtigt

Langsigtigt is a Danish term used to describe a perspective or attitude that prioritizes the long term. In its adjectival form langsigtig (sometimes encountered as langsigtet in contemporary Danish) it denotes being farsighted or having a long-term orientation. In some contexts langsigtigt functions as an adverb meaning “in the long run” or “over the long term,” though this adverbial usage is less common in modern prose.

Etymology: The word is derived from lang, meaning long, and sigt, meaning sight, view or aim, reflecting a long-term vision or outlook.

Usage: The term appears in formal or historical texts, policy papers, and discussions of strategy, often alongside more common Danish terms such as langsigtet, på længere sigt, and langtidsperspektiv. In everyday language, speakers typically prefer langsigtet (long-term) or phrases like på længere sigt (in the long term) rather than langsigtigt as an adverb.

Examples:

- En langsigtig investor fokuserer på stabil vækst over mange år.

- Virksomhedens langsigtede strategi blev vedtaget for at sikre bæredygtig udvikling.

Variants and related terms: langsigtet (long-term, adjective), kortsigtet (short-sighted), langtidsperspektiv (long-term perspective), på længere sigt (in the long run).

See also: Danish language, Norwegian langsiktig, Swedish långsiktig.

History: The term appears in Danish texts from the 19th and 20th centuries; today it is considered more formal or literary, with modern usage favoring langsigtet or longer phrases to express long-term orientation.