langandauernder

Langandauernder is a German attributive adjective meaning long-lasting or protracted. It is used to describe a masculine noun in the singular, indicating that the described thing persists for an extended period. For example, in der langandauernde Prozess, the form acts as the masculine nominative singular inflected ending of langandauernd.

Etymology and form: The word is formed from lang (long) and andauernd (lasting). The base adjective langandauernd has several inflected forms to agree with gender, number, and case. Langandauernder is the masculine nominative singular inflected form; other forms include langandauernde (feminine singular or plural), langandauerndes (neuter singular), and langandauernde (plural). In definite contexts, the endings follow standard German adjective declension patterns after der-, die-, das- words; in indefinite contexts, after ein- words; and without articles, the strong endings apply.

Usage: Langandauernder is common in formal, descriptive, or scholarly writing when stressing duration. It frequently describes processes, conflicts, periods, or conditions that extend over a long time. The adjective can modify nouns across domains such as politics, law, science, and everyday reporting.

Examples: Der langandauernde Konflikt belastete die Region. Ein langandauernder Prozess erforderte Anpassungen. Die langandauernde Dürre stellte eine Herausforderung für die Landwirtschaft dar.

See also: Langfristig, Dauer, Andauern, Dauerhaft.