langwierig
Translation
lengthy, tedious, protracted, long-drawn-out
Examples
Der Prozess war langwierig und kompliziert.
The process was lengthy and complicated.
Es war eine langwierige Suche nach der Wahrheit.
It was a tedious search for the truth.
Grammar Patterns
sth. is langwierig (sth.) is lengthy/tedious The process was lengthy.
Similar Words
Synonyms: zeitraubend, mühsam; Antonyms: kurz, schnell, einfach
Etymology
Composed of 'lang' (long) and 'wierig' (from 'währen', to last). It literally means 'long-lasting'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'long, weary' process. The German word 'langwierig' sounds a bit like 'long-weary', capturing the feeling of a tedious task.