lyhytaikaisempia

Lyhytaikaisempia is a Finnish adjective form meaning "shorter-term" or "more temporary" when describing nouns. It is the plural form of the comparative lyhytaikaisempi, which is derived from lyhytaikainen (“short-term, temporary”) and the comparative suffix -empi.

Formation and usage: The comparative suffix -empi attaches to the stem lyhytaikainen to create lyhytaikaisempi. When describing plural nouns in contexts where the noun is in partitive or accusative case, the adjective takes the form lyhytaikaisempia. For example: “Tarpeet olivat lyhytaikaisempia ratkaisuja” means “The needs were for shorter-term solutions.”

Examples: In policy and planning discussions, one might encounter phrases such as “lyhytaikaisempia toimia” or “lyhytaikaisempia ratkaisuja.” The form is common in analyses that compare durations, measures, or arrangements, indicating that one option is shorter in duration than another.

Nuances and usage notes: Lyhytaikaisempia contrasts with lyhytaikainen (short-term) and with tilapäinen (temporary) in nuance. While lyhytaikainen emphasizes a short duration, lyhytaikaisempi expresses a relative comparison of duration. The word is frequently used in contexts such as government policies, business planning, healthcare planning, and project management, where different options are evaluated by how long they last.

See also: lyhytaikainen, lyhytaikaisempi, ratkaisu, toimenpide.