långrandig

Långrandig is a Swedish adjective used to describe something that is excessively long and rambling, especially in speech or prose. The term indicates that the material or presentation extends beyond what is necessary or relevant, often at the expense of clarity and engagement. It carries a negative or critical nuance, though in informal or humorous contexts it can be used lightheartedly about someone’s tendency to elaborate.

Common contexts for the word include speeches, lectures, reports, and written texts where digressions or superfluous details dominate the main point. A långrandig style tends to prioritize a large amount of information over concise communication, and readers or listeners may experience fatigue as the narrative meanders through tangents. The attribute can apply to a single passage, an entire talk, or an author’s overall style.

In usage, långrandig can describe both content and the presenter. It is suitable for formal critique as well as casual commentary. The term is most often used when the value of brevity and focus is emphasized, though its tone can range from sharp critique to light self-mockery.

Related terms include långdraget and utdragen, which convey similar ideas about duration and protraction. The word is most commonly employed in Swedish-language discussions of rhetoric, journalism, and public speaking.