English-German translation for "lengthy"

"lengthy" German translation

lengthy
[ˈleŋθi; ˈleŋkθi]adjective | Adjektiv adj

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  • sehr lang
    lengthy very long
    lengthy very long
  • lang
    lengthy tall familiar, informal | umgangssprachlichumg
    hochgewachsen
    lengthy tall familiar, informal | umgangssprachlichumg
    lengthy tall familiar, informal | umgangssprachlichumg
examples
Die Verhandlungen waren zwar sehr langwierig, aber das Ergebnis ist für Europa von großer Bedeutung.
The negotiations have, it is true, been very lengthy, but the result is important for Europe.
Source: Europarl
Lange haben wir im Europäischen Parlament über den Schutz von Fußgängern debattiert.
There has been lengthy discussion of the protection of pedestrians.
Source: Europarl
Herr Trinh hatte nach längerem Aufenthalt im Ausland Investitionen in seinem Heimatland getätigt.
Following a lengthy stay abroad, Mr Trinh had made investments in his own country.
Source: Europarl
Er ist von äußerst begrenzter Tragweite und bedarf offenkundig keiner langen Kommentare.
The scope of the report is very limited and it obviously does not require very lengthy comment.
Source: Europarl
Nur wird der Weg schwieriger und sicher auch länger.
It is simply that the process will be more difficult and certainly lengthier than was envisaged.
Source: Europarl
Man hat lange Gespräche geführt, und was ist dabei herausgekommen?
Lengthy discussions have been held, and what is the outcome?
Source: Europarl
die langwierigen Programmverhandlungen zwischen Kommission und Mitgliedstaaten
the lengthy negotiations on programmes between the Commission and the Member States
Source: Europarl
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