langanhaltend
Translation
long-lasting, persistent, sustained
Examples
Der langanhaltende Regen störte das Fest.
The long-lasting rain disrupted the festival.
Sie leidet unter langanhaltenden Schmerzen.
She suffers from persistent pain.
Grammar Patterns
((Adjective)) + Noun (as an adjective) long-lasting ... A langanhaltender Applaus followed the speech.
Similar Words
Synonyms: dauerhaft (durable), beständig (constant); Antonyms: kurz (short), vorübergehend (temporary)
Etymology
Composed of 'lang' (long) and the present participle of 'anhalten' (to last, to persist). Literally means 'long holding on'.
Memory Tips
Think of an event or a condition that is 'holding on' (anhalten) for a 'long' (lang) period.