långlivat

Långlivat is a Swedish adjective meaning long-lived or long-lasting. It describes living beings with long lifespans as well as objects, processes, or phenomena that endure for a long time. The word is formed from långt (long) and liv (life) with the adjectival suffix -at, producing a neuter singular form commonly used with neuter nouns. Other grammatical forms exist, such as longer-lived variants for different genders and numbers in Swedish.

In usage, långlivat is used in science, nature writing, and everyday language to convey longevity without specifying an exact duration. In biology and ecology it can refer to species or individuals known for extended lifespans, such as certain tortoises, whales, or other long-lived organisms. In botany, it can describe trees or plants that live for many centuries. The term can also be applied to non-living things to express durability or lasting quality, for example in descriptions of objects, materials, or traditions that persist over long periods.

The tone of långlivat is neutral and descriptive; it does not imply superlatives or judgments beyond longevity. Depending on the noun and grammar, other inflected forms such as långlivad or långlivade may be used to match gender and number.

See also: longevity, durability, life expectancy. References to dictionaries or grammar guides can provide precise inflection rules for the term in different sentence contexts.