B2 Expression رسمی

auf lange Sicht

in the long run

معنی

Considering the distant future.

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زمینه فرهنگی

German companies, especially the 'Mittelstand', are known for their long-term orientation. They often prioritize stability and steady growth over quick profits, a concept perfectly captured by 'auf lange Sicht'. The concept of 'Nachhaltigkeit' (sustainability) is a national priority. 'Auf lange Sicht' is the standard phrase used in political speeches to justify expensive environmental regulations. In Switzerland, long-term financial security is a cultural pillar. The phrase is frequently used in banking and insurance to emphasize the safety of investments. In German universities, students are taught to look at historical or scientific trends 'auf lange Sicht' (longue durée), influenced by French historical schools.

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Use it in Essays

This is a 'magic phrase' for German B2/C1 exams. Use it to conclude an argument about the future.

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No Article!

Never say 'auf die lange Sicht'. It's a very common mistake that immediately marks you as a non-native speaker.

معنی

Considering the distant future.

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Use it in Essays

This is a 'magic phrase' for German B2/C1 exams. Use it to conclude an argument about the future.

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No Article!

Never say 'auf die lange Sicht'. It's a very common mistake that immediately marks you as a non-native speaker.

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Contrast it

Pair it with 'auf kurze Sicht' to show you can analyze a situation from multiple angles.

خودت رو بسنج

Fill in the missing preposition and adjective.

________ ________ Sicht ist es besser, jetzt zu sparen.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Auf lange

The fixed phrase is 'Auf lange Sicht'. 'In' is incorrect, and 'langen' is the wrong adjective ending.

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

Choose the correct word order:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Auf lange Sicht werden wir Erfolg haben.

In German, the verb must be in the second position. 'Auf lange Sicht' counts as position one.

Match the German phrase with its English equivalent.

Match the terms:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: a

These are the standard translations for these temporal expressions.

Complete the dialogue with the most appropriate phrase.

A: Soll ich den billigen Laptop kaufen? B: Nein, ________ ________ Sicht ist ein teureres Modell zuverlässiger.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: auf lange

When comparing quality and reliability over time, 'auf lange Sicht' is the best fit.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

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بانک تمرین

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Fill in the missing preposition and adjective. جای خالی B1

________ ________ Sicht ist es besser, jetzt zu sparen.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Auf lange

The fixed phrase is 'Auf lange Sicht'. 'In' is incorrect, and 'langen' is the wrong adjective ending.

Which sentence is grammatically correct? Choose B2

Choose the correct word order:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Auf lange Sicht werden wir Erfolg haben.

In German, the verb must be in the second position. 'Auf lange Sicht' counts as position one.

Match the German phrase with its English equivalent. Match B1

هر مورد سمت چپ را با جفتش در سمت راست مطابقت دهید:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: a

These are the standard translations for these temporal expressions.

Complete the dialogue with the most appropriate phrase. dialogue_completion B2

A: Soll ich den billigen Laptop kaufen? B: Nein, ________ ________ Sicht ist ein teureres Modell zuverlässiger.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: auf lange

When comparing quality and reliability over time, 'auf lange Sicht' is the best fit.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

سوالات متداول

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Yes, it is formal to neutral. It's perfect for work, news, and serious discussions.

No, that is grammatically incorrect in German. Always use 'auf'.

'Langfristig' is an adjective/adverb, while 'auf lange Sicht' is an idiom. They mean the same thing, but 'auf lange Sicht' sounds slightly more sophisticated.

Not at all! You can use it for health, relationships, politics, or personal growth.

Usually, it refers to a period of 5 to 50 years, or simply 'the big picture' of a lifetime.

No, 'Sicht' is used in the singular in this idiom.

No, it is exclusively used for looking into the future.

Yes, especially in discussions or when giving advice.

The opposite is 'auf kurze Sicht' (in the short term).

It is often used with the future tense (werden + infinitive) or the present tense when expressing a general truth.

عبارات مرتبط

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langfristig

synonym

long-term

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auf Dauer

similar

permanently / in the long run

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über kurz oder lang

similar

sooner or later

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auf kurze Sicht

contrast

in the short term

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Zukunftsmusik

builds on

dreams for the future

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