langanhaltend
long-lasting
Continuing or remaining effective over a long period of time.
EXAMPLE
Die langanhaltende Wirkung des Medikaments hielt den ganzen Tag an.
The long-lasting effect of the medication continued throughout the day.
langanhaltend
long-lasting
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry langanhaltend, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | langanhaltend |
|---|
After der, die, das
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -e | -e | -e | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -e | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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After ein, eine
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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Without article
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -e |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -e |
| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
| gen. | -en | -er | -en | -er |
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Usage tips
Word formation
'Langanhaltend' (long-lasting) is made up of 'lang' (long) and 'anhaltend' (lasting). The second part comes from the verb 'anhalten' (to continue) and draws attention to something that remains for a longer period of time.
EXAMPLE
Die langanhaltende Erholung nach der Behandlung überraschte den Arzt.
The long-lasting recovery after the treatment surprised the doctor.
Typical collocations
'Langanhaltend' (long-lasting) is often used with effects, symptoms, and natural phenomena. Typical collocations include 'langanhaltende Wirkung' (long-lasting effect), 'langanhaltende Schmerzen' (long-lasting pain), and 'langanhaltender Regen' (long-lasting rain).
EXAMPLE
Wegen langanhaltender Schmerzen ging sie erneut zum Arzt.
Because of her long-lasting pain, she went to the doctor again.
Emphasizing duration
The adjective is often used when the duration of a condition or result is to be emphasized. It frequently appears directly before a noun.
EXAMPLE
Der langanhaltende Regen führte zu Überschwemmungen in mehreren Dörfern.
The long-lasting rain caused flooding in several villages.
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