langwierig
Translation
tedious, lengthy, protracted
Examples
Es war eine langwierige Diskussion.
It was a lengthy discussion.
Die Genesung ist ein langwieriger Prozess.
The recovery is a long process.
Grammar Patterns
langwierig + Noun a tedious/lengthy ... Das war eine langwierige Aufgabe.
Similar Words
Synonyms: time-consuming (zeitraubend), arduous (mühsam); Antonyms: short (kurz), fast (schnell)
Etymology
From 'lang' (long) and the old verb 'währen' (to last, endure). It means lasting for a long time.
Memory Tips
Think of a process that 'wears' on for a 'long' time, making it tedious.