Lunghe

Lunghe is the feminine plural form of the Italian adjective lungo, meaning long. It agrees with feminine plural nouns and is used to describe length or extent of objects, spaces, or durations.

Forms of the related adjective are: lungo (masculine singular), lunghi (masculine plural), lunga (feminine singular), and lunghe (feminine plural). The word derives from Latin longus and has cognates in other Romance languages, such as lungo in Italian, long in English, and largo in Spanish or French.

In normal Italian usage, lunghe is placed after the noun it modifies. Examples include una strada lunga (a long road), gambe lunghe (long legs), and settimane lunghe (long weeks). The adjective can describe physical length, as well as metaphorical or qualitative extent, such as a "lunga discussione" (a long discussion) or a "lunga giornata" (a long day). It can also be used in expressions that emphasize duration, for instance settimane lunghe to convey weeks that feel lengthy.

The singular forms are used to match singular feminine nouns, such as una strada lunga. When referring to masculine nouns, the corresponding forms lungo or lunghi are used, for example un uomo alto (tall man) or due uomini lunghi (two long men), depending on gender and number.

Translations into English for lunghe depend on the noun; the core meaning is long, extended, or lengthy. In linguistic terms, lunghe is part of the broader system of Italian agreement between adjectives and nouns, illustrating how adjectives modify femininity and plurality in the language.