hosszadalmasabb

Hosszadalmasabb is a Hungarian comparative adjective meaning “more lengthy” or “more time-consuming.” It is used to describe a process, task, or event that takes more time than another. The word is the comparative form of hosszadalmas, which denotes something that extends over a long period or requires substantial duration.

Etymology and formation: The form hosszadalmasabb is created by adding the comparative suffix -abb to hosszadalmas. In Hungarian, the -abb/-obb endings follow vowel harmony, and in this case back vowels determine the form, resulting in -abb.

Usage: The word is used in neutral or formal prose to compare durations or levels of effort. It answers questions like “Which is longer?” or “Which takes more time?” It can modify nouns directly or appear in clauses describing relative duration, often alongside other descriptors or adverbs to indicate degree or circumstance.

Examples:

- A vizsgálat hosszadalmasabb volt a tervezettnél. (The examination was more time-consuming than planned.)

- Ez a folyamat hosszadalmasabb, mint ahogyan azt előre gondoltuk. (This process is longer/longer-lasting than we anticipated.)

Notes: Hosszadalmasabb conveys a stronger sense of time commitment than simply hosszú or hosszadalmas, and is common in discussions of schedules, workflows, or procedural descriptions. It should be used where a clear comparison of duration is intended.