lühiajalisemad

Lühiajalisemad is the comparative form of the Estonian adjective "lühiajaline," meaning short-term or temporary. In its superlative form, it would be "lühiajaliseimad," referring to the most short-term or temporary.

The term "lühiajalisemad" is often used in contexts discussing durations, commitments, or phenomena that are expected to last for a limited period. For instance, when comparing different types of employment, one might refer to "lühiajalisemad töölepingud" (more short-term employment contracts) in contrast to permanent ones. Similarly, in economics, "lühiajalisemad investeeringud" (more short-term investments) would denote those with a shorter expected holding period compared to long-term investments.

The concept can also apply to events, trends, or conditions. If discussing market fluctuations, one might observe that certain price changes are "lühiajalisemad" than others, indicating they are less persistent. The comparative nature of the word suggests a direct comparison between two or more items or situations based on their duration. It implies that one is shorter in duration than another or others.

Understanding "lühiajalisemad" requires recognizing its function as a comparative adjective, highlighting a relative brevity in time compared to a baseline.