Långsiktig

Långsiktig is a Swedish adjective meaning "long-term" and is used to describe plans, goals, or perspectives that extend over a considerable period into the future. It is formed from the words lång (long) and siktig, which relates to sight or aim, conveying an orientation toward future outcomes rather than immediate gains. The term is common in everyday language as well as in professional and policy contexts.

In business and finance, långsiktig often refers to strategies and investments with extended horizons, such as långsiktiga investeringar (long-term investments), or långsiktiga planer (long-term plans). In public policy and urban planning, it denotes approaches that prioritize future welfare, sustainability, and resilient infrastructure, sometimes in contrast to kortsiktiga, or short-term, considerations. The term is also widely used in discussions of climate policy, education, and social welfare, where outcomes unfold over years or decades.

Nuanced usage includes distinctions between långsiktigt tänkande (long-term thinking) and immediate pressures. Decision-making framed as långsiktigt aims to balance current costs with future benefits, often incorporating concepts like intergenerational equity and sustainable development. In economics, the idea relates to time horizons, discount rates, and the evaluation of investments based on their projected long-run impact.

Forms of the word include långsiktig as the base adjective, långsiktigt as the adverb, and långsiktighet as the noun describing the long-term character or quality. Examples: långsiktiga mål (long-term goals), långsiktigt perspektiv (long-term perspective). The term is a standard part of Swedish discourse across business, governance, and research.