Lyhytkestoinen
Lyhytkestoinen is a Finnish adjective meaning lasting only for a short period; in English it is commonly translated as short-lived or short-term. It is used to describe phenomena, conditions, or effects whose duration is limited, as opposed to long-lasting or permanent.
Etymology and grammar: the word is formed from lyhyt (short) and kestoinen (lasting, derived from kestää to
Usage: lyhytkestoinen is widely used across domains such as science, medicine, economics and everyday language. Examples
Nuance and related terms: while lyhytkestoinen and lyhytaikainen are sometimes used interchangeably, lyhytkestoinen emphasizes the duration
Overall, lyhytkestoinen is a common Finnish descriptor for anything that is not enduring, highlighting a limited