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 ... That was a lengthy task.
Similar Words
Synonyms: time-consuming (zeitraubend), arduous (mühsam); Antonyms: short (kurz), quick (schnell)
Etymology
From 'lang' (long) and the old verb 'währen' (to last, endure). It describes something that lasts for a long time.
Memory Tips
Imagine a process that 'wears' on you for a 'long' time, hence it's tedious.