langgehegt
Translation
long-cherished, long-held
Examples
Er erfüllte sich einen langgehegten Wunsch.
He fulfilled a long-cherished wish.
Das war ein langgehegter Traum von ihr.
That was a long-held dream of hers.
Grammar Patterns
((Adjective)) + Noun (as an adjective) long-cherished... He fulfilled a langgehegten Wunsch.
Similar Words
Synonyms: lang ersehnt (long-awaited), innig (heartfelt); Antonyms: spontan (spontaneous), plötzlich (sudden)
Etymology
From 'lang' (long) and 'gehegt', the past participle of 'hegen' (to cherish, nurture). Literally 'long-cherished'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'hegen und pflegen' (to nurse and nurture) a wish or a dream for a 'long' (lang) time.