Långvariga

Långvariga is the plural form of the Swedish adjective långvarig, meaning lasting a long time or persisting over an extended period. The word is commonly used to describe conditions, situations, or effects whose duration extends beyond what is typical or expected. Grammatically, långvarig is an adjective that can modify nouns in singular or plural forms, and its plural form långvariga agrees with plural nouns such as sjukdomar, effekter, or problem.

In medical and public health contexts, långvarig often appears in compounds such as långvariga sjukdomar (long-lasting illnesses), långvariga symptom (persistent symptoms) or långvariga sjukskrivningar (long-term sickness absence). It is closely related to, but not identical with, kronisk (chronic); kronisk tends to denote a long-lasting condition that is ongoing and often incurable, whereas långvarig focuses on duration and can be temporary or persistent.

In everyday language it can describe anything from a långvarig konflikt to långvariga problem. The term is versatile but may sometimes be substituted with varaktig or kronisk depending on the nuance. In policy and care contexts, acknowledging långvariga needs highlights the requirement for long-term support, rehabilitation, or accommodation for affected individuals.