Hosszantartóan

Hosszantartóan is a Hungarian adverb that translates to "for a long time," "prolongedly," or "lengthily" in English. It describes an action or state that continues for an extended period. The word is derived from the adjective "hosszú," meaning "long," and the verb "tartani," meaning "to last" or "to hold." The "-an/-en" suffix is a common adverbial ending in Hungarian.

This adverb can be used in a variety of contexts. For instance, it can describe a situation that has been ongoing for a considerable duration, such as "a hőség hosszantartóan tartott" (the heat lasted for a long time). It can also refer to something that is done in a slow and drawn-out manner, like "az ügy hosszantartóan elhúzódott" (the case dragged on for a long time). Furthermore, it can indicate a persistent or enduring quality, as in "a betegség hosszantartóan gyötörte" (the illness plagued him for a long time). The specific nuance of "hosszantartóan" often depends on the surrounding verb and context.