langdurende

Langdurende is a Dutch adjective that denotes something lasting for a long time or continuing over an extended period. It is used to describe effects, conditions, or phenomena whose duration is measured in months, years, or longer, rather than being brief or temporary. In English, this sense is often translated as long-lasting or long-term.

Morphology and usage: Langdurende is formed from the stem langdur- (relating to duration) with the present-participle suffix -end, and it takes an -e ending when placed before a noun in attributive position. For example, een langdurige periode (a long-lasting period) or de langdurige ziekte (the long-term illness). In predicative or adverbial usage, forms such as langdurig are common, as in De periode duurt langdurig. This morphological pattern is typical for Dutch adjectives that describe duration and persistence.

Contexts and nuance: The term is frequently found in medical, economic, environmental, and policy contexts to emphasize persistence or chronicity. It contrasts with shorter-term or temporary descriptors such as kortdurend (short-lasting) or tijdelijk (temporary). While langdurig and langdurende are closely related, the former often appears in predicative or adverbial positions, and the latter is common in attributive positions before a noun.

Translations and related terms: Langdurende corresponds most directly to long-lasting or long-term in English. Related Dutch terms include langdurig (long-lasting, often used in non-attributive positions) and langdurigheid (the quality or state of lasting a long time). In Dutch, the concept is also linked to broader ideas of persistence and sustainability when describing effects or practices over time.