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| a long time adv | (a considerable period) (ugs) | lange her Adj + Adv |
| | | eine lange Zeit Rdw |
| | | viel Zeit Adj + Nf |
| | It's a long time since we last met. |
| | Es ist lange her seit wir uns das letzte Mal getroffen haben. |
| a long time ago adv | (in the distant past) | vor langer Zeit Rdw |
| | | lange her Adj + Adv |
| | A long time ago, my ancestors settled in this land. |
| a long way down adv | (far below) | weit unten Adj + Adj |
| | | ein langer Weg Rdw |
| | | weit weg Adj + Adj |
| | It's a long way down from the top of the cliff. |
| a long way down prep | (a significant distance along) | weit hinab Adj + Adj |
| | | tief Adj |
| | | tief hinab Adj + Adj |
| | The climber fell a long way down the mountain, but luckily landed in deep snow. |
| a long way off adv | (in the distance) | in der Ferne Rdw |
| | | da/dort hinten Adv + Präp |
| | A long way off, you could just see the lights from a distant village. |
| a long way off adv | (distant, far away) | weit entfernt Adv + V Part Perf |
| | (formell) | abgelegen Adj |
| | | weg vom Schuss Rdw |
| | (Slang, vulgär) | am Arsch der Welt Rdw |
| | Those birds are swimming a long way off shore, so you'll need a telescope to see them. |
| a long way off adv | US, colloquial (in the distant future) (ugs) | weit weg Adv + Adj |
| | (formell) | weit entfernt Adv + V Part Perf |
| | My sixtieth birthday is still a long way off. |
| a long way to go expr | (much effort still needed) | einen langen Weg vor sich haben Rdw |
| | Brad did well on the quiz, but he has a long way to go before he passes the class. |
| a long while n | (considerable period of time) | lange her Adj + Adv |
| | | seit langer Zeit Rdw |
| | It's been a long while since I played golf. |
| age-long adj | (existing for a long time) | sehr alt Adv + Adj |
| | | uralt Adj |
| | | steinalt Adj |
| all day long adv | (throughout the whole day) | den ganzen Tag lang Rdw |
| | I could water the flowers all day long. |
| | I sat in the sun all day long and read my book. |
as long as,
so long as expr | (providing that) | solange Konj |
| | I am happy, as long as the sun always comes back around. |
| | Ich bin glücklich, solange die Sonne immer wieder kommt. |
as long as,
so long as expr | (while) | solange Konj |
| | As long as you're living under my roof, you'll obey my rules, young lady! |
| | Solange du unter meinem Dach lebst, wirst du meine Regeln befolgen, junge Dame! |
| as long as expr | (equal in length to) | genauso lang wie Rdw |
| | My garden is as long as a football pitch. |
| | Mein Garten ist genauso lang wie ein Footballfeld. |
| as long as your arm expr | figurative, informal (very long) | sehr lang Adv + Adj |
| | | riesig Adj |
| at long last expr | (emphatic: finally) | letztendlich Adv |
| | At long last, the exile was reunited with his family. |
| before long adv | (soon) | bald Adv |
| | | nicht mehr lange Rdw |
| | | in Kürze Präp + Nf |
| | Spring should be coming before long. |
| | Frühling sollte bald hier sein. |
by a long margin,
by a very long margin expr | (by a large number or amount) | um einiges Adv + Pron |
| | | um sehr viel Rdw |
| by a long shot expr | informal (by a large margin) | noch lange nicht, bei weitem nicht Rdw |
farsighted (US),
long-sighted,
longsighted (UK) adj | (difficulty seeing near objects) | weitsichtig Adj |
farsightedness (US),
long-sightedness,
longsightedness (UK) n | (vision defect: being longsighted) | Weitsichtigkeit Nf |
| | | Fernsichtigkeit Nf |
| | (Medizin) | Hypermetropie Nf |
| | Dawn wears glasses to correct her farsightedness. |
| for a long time adv | (at length) | lange Adv |
| | | für lange Zeit Rdw |
| | | lange Zeit Adv + Nf |
| | After a hard day's work, I'm always ready to sleep for a long time. |
| | Nach einem Tag harter Arbeit brauche ich eine lange Schlafenspause. |
| for long adv | (a considerable time) | lange Adv |
| | | lange Zeit Adv + Nf |
| Anmerkung: used in questions and negatives |
| | Will he be gone for long? |
| for so long expr | (finite amount of time) | nicht ewig Präp + Adj |
| | The boss will only wait for so long; hurry up! |
| for so long expr | (a very long time) | so lange Part + Adj |
| | | seit Ewigkeiten Konj + Npl |
| | Jasmine has wanted to go to Paris for so long. |
| go a long way expr | (be successful) | es weit bringen Rdw |
| | With Tom's intelligence and ambition, he'll go a long way. |
go a long way,
go a long way to do [sth] expr | (be helpful) | eine große Hilfe sein VP |
| | | hilfreich sein Adj + Vi |
| | (übertragen, informell) | viel bringen Adj + Vt |
| | The man's generous donation will go a long way to help build homes for needy families. |
| how long adv | (time: for what duration) | wie lange Adv + Adv |
| | How long does it take to boil an egg? |
| | Wie lange muss man ein Ei kochen? |
| how long adv | (measurement: what length) | wie lang Adv + Adj |
| | How long is the Great Wall of China? |
| | Wie lang ist die Chinesische Mauer? |
| in the long run expr | (eventually) | auf lange Sicht gesehen Rdw |
| | | längerfristig gesehen Adj + V Part Perf |
| | It's probably for the best in the long run. |
| | It will be a little bumpy at first, but in the long run it will be well worth it. |
| | Es ist wohl auf lange Sicht gesehen das Beste. |
| | Es wird wohl am Anfang einige Hürden geben, jedoch längerfristig gesehen ist es das wert. |
in the long term,
in the long-term adv | (well into the future) | auf lange Sicht Rdw |
| | | über kurz oder lang Rdw |
| | The investment in new machinery will cost a lot of money, but will be worthwhile in the long term. |
| it's been a long time expr | (a lot of time has passed) | es ist schon lange her Rdw |
| | | schon lange nicht mehr etwas getan haben Rdw |
| | | es ist viel Zeit vergangen, seitdem Rdw |
| | It's been a long time since I last saw him. |
| | Ich habe ihn schon lange nicht mehr gesehen. |
lifelong,
life-long adj | (lasting a lifetime) | lebenslang Adj |
| | (Haftstrafe) | lebenslänglich Adj |
| | | ein ganzes Leben lang Rdw |
| | Marriage should be regarded as a lifelong commitment. |
| long after prep | (for a long time following) | lang nachdem Adj + Konj |
| | | noch lange nachdem Rdw |
| | | lange Zeit nachdem Rdw |
| | The feeling of good times lingered on in the house long after the party was over. |
| long ago adv | (many years before now) | vor langer Zeit Rdw |
| | | einst Adv |
| | | seinerzeit Adj |
| | | vor langem Rdw |
| | Long ago all these mountains were volcanoes. |
| | Vor langer Zeit waren diese Berge Vulkane. |
the long and short of it is,
the long and the short of it is that expr | informal (in summary) | kurz gesagt Adj + V Part Perf |
| | The long and short of it is that I'm pregnant. |
| the long arm of the law n | figurative (police powers) | der lange Arm des Gesetzes Rdw |
| | If you break the law, the police will catch you - you can't outrun the long arm of the law. |
| long covid n | (long-term effects of coronavirus disease) (Anglizismus) | Long Covid, Long COVID Nn |
| | | Post-Covid-19 Nn |
| | | Post-COVID-Syndrom Nn |
| long distance n | (considerable range, length) | weite Entfernung Adj + Nf |
| | | Langstrecken- Präf |
| Anmerkung: hyphen used when term is an adj before a noun |
| | Kane scored a magnificent goal from a long distance. |
long distance,
long-distance adj | (over considerable range) | lang Adj |
| | | Langstrecken- Präf |
| | It is a good idea to stretch your legs regularly during a long-distance flight. |
| long distance adj | (phone call: not local) | Fern- Präf |
| | Additional charges will apply if the call is long distance. |
| long face n | figurative (sad expression) (umgangssprachlich, vage) | Gesicht Nn |
| | | langes Gesicht Adj + Nn |
| | | traurig gucken Adj + Vi |
| | You got everything you wanted, so why the long face? |
long gone,
long-gone adj | (having left a long time ago) | schon lange weg Rdw |
| | | schon lange nicht mehr da Rdw |
| Anmerkung: A hyphen is used when the adjective precedes the noun. |
| | Tony is long gone; he now lives in Chicago. |
long gone,
long-gone adj | (having died a long time ago) | seit langem verstorben Rdw |
| | | schon längst verstorben Rdw |
| Anmerkung: A hyphen is used when the adjective precedes the noun. |
| | These cave paintings were created by our long-gone ancestors. |
| long hair n | (hairstyle: grown long) | lange Haare Npl |
| | (formell) | langes Haar Nn |
| | Long hair suits Debbie; she looks really pretty. |
long haired,
long-haired adj | (person: having long hairstyle) | langhaarig Adj |
| | | mit langen Haaren Rdw |
| | | lange Haare haben Rdw |
| Anmerkung: A hyphen is used when the adjective precedes the noun |
| | Sam was a long-haired hippie in the 1970s. |
long haired,
long-haired adj | (animal: having long fur) | Langhaar- Präf |
| | Her long-haired cat sheds all over the furniture. |
| long haul n | (journey: long-distance) | weite Reise Adj + Nf |
| | | Fernreise Nf |
| | The trip from France to Australia is a long haul. |
| long-haul adj | (over long distance) | Langstrecken- Präf |
| | Long-haul trucks regularly carry goods across the country. |
| the long haul n | figurative, informal (full duration) | ganze Zeit Adv + Nf |
| | | ganze Zeit über Rdw |
| | The football club's new owners say they're in for the long haul. |
| long hours npl | (extended working time) | Überstunden Npl |
| | | lange Arbeitszeiten Adj + Npl |
| | You may have to work long hours, including weekends, in order to meet deadlines. |
| | A lot of newly-qualified lawyers work very long hours for their firms. |
| long in the tooth adj | figurative (old or very experienced) | ein gewisses Alter erreicht haben VP |
| | | in die Jahre gekommen VP |
| long johns npl | (full-body undergarments) | lange Unterhosen Adj + Npl |
| | I am wearing long johns and thermal underwear, but I am still cold! |
long jump (UK),
broad jump (US) n | (athletics competition) | Weitsprung Nm |
| | It was during the Olympics that she broke the world long jump record. |
| | In high school I was on the track and field team and participated in the long jump. |
long lasting,
long-lasting adj | (enduring) | lang anhaltend Adj + V Part Präs |
| Anmerkung: A hyphen is used when the adjective precedes the noun |
| | The effects of the storm have been long-lasting. |
long lasting,
long-lasting adj | (durable) | dauerhaft Adj |
| | | beständig Adj |
| | | lang anhaltend Adj + V Part Präs |
| | We need to find a long-lasting solution. |
| | The coating on the car will ensure that the paint job is long lasting. |
| long life n | (longevity) | langes Leben Adj + Nn |
| | A healthy diet is key to a long life. |
| | My grandfather had a long life, passing away at the age of 92. |
| long life n | (endurance) | lange Haltbarkeit Adj + Nf |
| | | lange Lebensdauer Adj + Nf |
| | This bicycle is built for long life using high-quality components. |
| Long live expr | (cheer in support) | Lang lebe Int |
| | The crowd shouted with one voice: "Long live the king!". |
long overdue,
long-overdue adj | (long-awaited) | überfällig Adj |
| | | lang ersehnt Adj + V Part Perf |
| | Janice finally got a long-overdue apology from her ex-boyfriend. |
| long range n | (considerable distance) | weite Entfernung Adj + Nf |
| | | lange Reichweite Adj + Nf |
| Anmerkung: A hyphen is used when the term is an adjective |
| | The device allows the police to convey important messages over a long range in a noisy environment. |
| long-range n as adj | (covering a considerable distance) | Langstrecken- Präf |
| | Long-range jets can fly non-stop across the Pacific. |
| long-range n as adj | figurative (into the future) | langfristig Adj |
| | Right now I am focused on my studies, but my long-range ambition is to get a great job and start a family. |
| long shot n | informal, figurative ([sth] unlikely) | etwas, das unwahrscheinlich ist Rdw |
| | I know this is a long shot, but I don't suppose you have a screwdriver I could borrow? |
| long shot n | informal, figurative ([sth] unlikely to succeed) | etwas, das wenig Erfolg versprechend ist Rdw |
| | Though the horse was a long shot, he still won the race. |
long shot,
wide shot,
full shot n | (movie, photo: wide-angle view) | Totalaufnahme Nf |
| | | Totale Nf |
| | The film begins with a long shot in which you can see the whole town. |
| long since adv | (for a long time now) (umgangssprachlich) | schon lange Adv + Adj |
| | | seit langem Präp + Adv |
| | | längst Adv |
| | | seit langer Zeit Rdw |
| | I've long since retired; I haven't worked for years. |
| long time n | (considerable period of time) | lange Zeit Adj + Nf |
| Anmerkung: A hyphen or single-word form is used when the term is an adjective |
| | I sat in the sun for a long time and got sunburned. |
| | I haven't seen my ex-husband in a long time. |
| | Ich saß für eine lange Zeit in der Sonne und habe einen Sonnenbrand bekommen. // Ich habe meinen Ex-Mann schon lange Zeit nicht mehr gesehen. |
| long time no see interj | slang (I haven't seen you for a long time) | Ewig nicht gesehen Int |
| | | Schon lange her Int |
| | Hey, Andrew! Long time no see! |
| long underwear n | (full-body undergarments) | lange Unterwäsche Adj + Nf |
| | It was below freezing temperatures, so he decided to wear long underwear. |
| long way n | (considerable distance) | weite Strecke Adj + Nf |
| | | weiter Weg Adj + Nm |
| | | langer Weg Adj + Nm |
| | I'm not sure I would accept a job there; it's a long way from my family. |
| | We still have a long way to go on this project before it's finished. |
| long-armed adj | (having long arms) (Kleidung) | langärmlig Adj |
| | | lange Arme haben Rdw |
| long-awaited adj | (expected for long time) | lang erwartet Adj + V Part Perf |
| | | ersehnt V Part Perf |
| | The long-awaited sequel to the most popular sci-fi movie in history is finally in theaters tomorrow. |
| long-buried adj | (died a long time ago) | seit langem tot, schon lange tot Rdw |
| | | längst verstorben Adj + Adj |
| long-buried adj | figurative (hidden for a long time) | seit langem vergraben Rdw |
| | | schon lange versteckt Rdw |
| | | längst versteckt, längst vergraben Adj + Adj |
| long-dated adj | (financial security: 15 years to run) | langfristig Adj |
| long-dead adj | ([sb]: died a long time ago) | seit langem tot, schon lange tot Rdw |
| | | längst verstorben Adj + Adj |
| long-distance call n | (phone call: not local area) | Ferngespräch Nn |
| | Have at least five dollars ready for a long-distance call. |
| long-distance relationship n | (romance while far apart) | Fernbeziehung Nf |
| | The couple have been in a long-distance relationship for the past two years. |
| long-drawn-out adj | (needlessly lengthy) | langwierig Adj |
| | | schleppend V Part Präs |
| | | langatmig Adj |
long-established,
long established adj | (old, long in existence) | alteingesessen Adj |
| | | etabliert Adj |
| | (formell) | antiquiert Adj |
| Anmerkung: The hyphen may be omitted when the adjective follows the noun. |
long-established,
long established adj | (long the norm) | etabliert Adj |
| | | alteingesessen Adj |
| | | anerkannt Adj |
| Anmerkung: The hyphen may be omitted when the adjective follows the noun. |
| long-forgotten adj | (not remembered anymore) | in Vergessenheit geraten VP |
| | | seit Langem vergessen VP |
| | | schon längst vergessen VP |
| long-handled adj | (tool: with a long handle) | langstielig Adj |
| | | mit einem langen Stiel Rdw |
| | His long-handled screwdriver was missing from the toolbox. |
| long-legged adj | (having long legs) | lange Beine haben VP |
| | | langbeinig Adj |
| | The company only hires long-legged models. |
| long-limbed adj | (having long arms and legs) | lange Arme und Beine haben Rdw |
| | | langgliedrig Adj |
| long-lived adj | (having long lifespan) | langlebig Adj |
| long-lost adj | literary (missing for a long time) | verloren geglaubt Adj + V Part Perf |
| | | seit langem verloren Rdw |
| long-playing adj | (record: played at 33 1/3 rpm) | Langspiel- Präf |
| | | mit einer langen Spielzeit Rdw |
| | | lange bespielbar sein Rdw |
| long-range plan n | figurative (plan for distant future) | langfristiger Plan Adj + Nm |
| | | Plan auf lange Sicht gesehen Rdw |
| | Our long-range plan calls for building three new facilities in the next twenty years. |
| long-range planning n | figurative (for distant future) | langfristige Planung Adj + Nf |
| | | Planung auf lange Sicht gesehen Rdw |
| | Senior managers use long-range planning to further the company's mission. |
| long-running adj | (for extended time) | langfristig Adj |
| | | langanhaltend V Part Präs |
| | | langlaufend V Part Präs |
| | "Coronation Street" is a long-running British soap about life in northern England. |
| long-sleeve n as adj | (clothing: having long sleeves) | mit langen Ärmeln Rdw |
| | | langärmlig Adj |
| | Wear a long-sleeve shirt for protection when working under the sun. |
| long-sleeved adj | (clothing: having full-length arms) | langärmlig, langärmelig Adj |
| | | mit langen Ärmeln Rdw |
| | I rarely wear long-sleeved shirts in summer. |
| | Im Sommer trage ich kaum langärmlige (OR: langärmelige) Hemden. |
long-standing,
also US: longstanding adj | (well-established, long-term) | schon lange bestehen Rdw |
| | | langfristig Adj |
| | | seit Jahren bestehen Rdw |
| | (informell) | seit Jahren gehen Rdw |
| | Dan and Adam have a longstanding partnership; they've worked together for years. |
| | The rivalry between Romeo's family and Juliet's is long-standing. |
| | Dan und Adam haben eine Partnerschaft, die schon lange besteht. |
| | Die Rivalität zwischen Romeos und Julias Familie besteht seit Jahren. |
| long-stem n as adj | (plant: having long stalk) | einen langen Stiel haben Rdw |
| | | langstielig Adj |
| long-stem n as adj | (drinking glass: with long stem) | einen langen Stiel haben Rdw |
| | | langstielig Adj |
| long-stemmed adj | (plant: having long stalk) | einen langen Stiel haben Rdw |
| | | langstielig Adj |
| long-stemmed adj | (drinking glass: with long stem) | einen langen Stiel haben Rdw |
| | | langstielig Adj |
| long-suffering adj | (having endured [sth] patiently) | seit langem leiden VP |
| | | schwergeprüft Adj |
| | The teenager's long-suffering parents went out to pick her up from yet another late night party. |