Dlouholetý

Dlouholetý is a Czech adjective that translates to "long-standing," "long-term," or "of many years" in English. It is used to describe something that has existed or been happening for a considerable period of time. The word is derived from the Czech words "dlouhý" meaning "long" and "letý" meaning "yearly" or "aged."

This adjective can be applied to a wide range of contexts. For example, it might describe a "dlouholetý vztah" (long-standing relationship), referring to a friendship or romantic partnership that has endured for many years. Similarly, it can be used for "dlouholetý zaměstnanec" (long-term employee), indicating someone who has worked for a company for an extended duration. In a more abstract sense, "dlouholetá tradice" (long-standing tradition) refers to customs or practices that have been passed down through generations.

The term emphasizes duration and persistence. When something is described as "dlouholetý," it implies a sense of history, stability, and often a deep-rootedness. It suggests that the subject has weathered the passage of time and maintained its presence or state for a significant length of time. The opposite of dlouholetý would generally be something recent or new.