Translation of Slovak word "dlhý" to English
dlhý
/dlɦiː/
Meaning
AdjectiveHaving much distance in space from one end to the other.
How to use
Qualitative hard-stem adjective declined according to the 'pekný' pattern (masculine: dlhý, feminine: dlhá, neuter: dlhé). Regular comparative and superlative forms are dlhší and najdlhší, both following the soft declension 'cudzí'. Used for spatial length and temporal duration.
🇬🇧 English
long
Example sentence
Cesta do mesta je pomerne dlhá.
The road is long.
Čakám tu už veľmi dlho.
I wait long.
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Common phrases
- dlhý čas— a long time
- dlhá cesta— long journey / long road
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What does the Slovak word "dlhý" mean?▼
The Slovak word "dlhý" means "long" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Cesta do mesta je pomerne dlhá." (which translates as "The road is long.").
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