No. 2,017 in German
kurzfristig
"Short-term" or "at short notice."
In a sentence
Die Veranstaltung wurde kurzfristig abgesagt.
The event was canceled on short notice.
Here, 'kurzfristig' is used to describe the manner of the cancellation, indicating it occurred with little time to notify others prior to the event.
Wir müssen eine kurzfristige Entscheidung treffen.
We need to make a quick decision.
In this case, 'kurzfristige' is used as an adjective describing 'Entscheidung', signifying that the decision must be made within a short time frame.
Kurzfristig hatte er keine Möglichkeit, zu antworten.
He had no opportunity to respond on short notice.
Here, 'kurzfristig' is used to describe the timing of the action, indicating it was limited or constrained by time confines.
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