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
Composed of 'lang' (long) and 'gehegt', the past participle of 'hegen' (to cherish, foster). Literally means 'long-cherished'.
Memory Tips
Associate it with the phrase 'hegen und pflegen' (to nurse and nurture), implying a dream or wish cared for over a 'long' (lang) time.