Formy złożone:
long | longing |
| a long time adv | (a considerable period) | dużo czasu przys. + m |
| | It's a long time since we last met. |
| a long time ago adv | (in the distant past) | dawno temu przys. + przys. |
| | A long time ago, my ancestors settled in this land. |
| a long way off adv | (in the distance) | daleko stąd przys. + zaim. |
| | A long way off, you could just see the lights from a distant village. |
| a long way off adv | (distant, far away) | daleko stąd przys. + zaim. |
| | Those birds are swimming a long way off shore, so you'll need a telescope to see them. |
| a long way off adv | US, colloquial (in the distant future) | w dalekiej przyszłości wyr. |
| | My sixtieth birthday is still a long way off. |
| a long way to go expr | (much effort still needed) | jeszcze długa droga wyr. |
| | Brad did well on the quiz, but he has a long way to go before he passes the class. |
| a long while n | (considerable period of time) | sporo czasu przys. + m |
| | It's been a long while since I played golf. |
| a mile long adj | (one mile in length) | milowy przym. |
| | The road is about a mile long. |
| a mile long adj | US, colloquial (extensive) (przenośny) | długi, szeroki przym. |
| | Her grocery list seemed like it was a mile long! |
| all day long adv | (throughout the whole day) | przez cały dzień wyr. |
| | I could water the flowers all day long. |
| | I sat in the sun all day long and read my book. |
as long as,
so long as expr | (providing that) | dopóki przyim. |
| | I am happy, as long as the sun always comes back around. |
as long as,
so long as expr | (while) | dopóki przyim. |
| | As long as you're living under my roof, you'll obey my rules, young lady! |
| as long as expr | (equal in length to) | dopóki przyim. |
| | My garden is as long as a football pitch. |
| at long last expr | (emphatic: finally) | koniec końców m + m, l.mn. |
| | At long last, the exile was reunited with his family. |
| before long adv | (soon) | niedługo przys. |
| | Spring should be coming before long. |
| by a long shot expr | informal (by a large margin) | daleko od czegoś wyr. |
daddy longlegs,
daddy-long-legs n | UK, colloquial, invariable (insect: cranefly) | komarnica ż |
| | I hate daddy longlegs – they make my flesh crawl. |
| ere long adv | archaic, literary (soon, quickly) | wkrótce przys. |
| | Ere long the storm passed, and the village was tranquil once again. |
farsighted (US),
long-sighted,
longsighted (UK) adj | (difficulty seeing near objects) (dosłowny) | dalekowzroczny przym. |
farsightedness (US),
long-sightedness,
longsightedness (UK) n | (vision defect: being longsighted) | dalekowidzenie n |
| | Dawn wears glasses to correct her farsightedness. |
| for a long time adv | (at length) | przez długi okres wyr. |
| | After a hard day's work, I'm always ready to sleep for a long time. |
| for long adv | (a considerable time) | na długo przyim. + przys. |
| Uwaga: used in questions and negatives |
| | Will he be gone for long? |
| how long adv | (time: for what duration) | jak długo? przys. + przys. |
| | How long does it take to boil an egg? |
| how long adv | (measurement: what length) | jak długo? |
| | How long is the Great Wall of China? |
| in the long run expr | (eventually) | na dłuższą metę wyr. |
| | It's probably for the best in the long run. |
| | It will be a little bumpy at first, but in the long run it will be well worth it. |
| it's been a long time expr | (a lot of time has passed) | dużo czasu upłynęło |
| | It's been a long time since I last saw him. |
lifelong,
life-long adj | (lasting a lifetime) | trwający przez całe życie wyr. |
| | | na całe życie wyr. |
| | Marriage should be regarded as a lifelong commitment. |
| long after prep | (for a long time following) | długo po przys. + przyim. |
| | | długo po tym, jak wyr. |
| | The feeling of good times lingered on in the house long after the party was over. |
| long ago n | (many years before now) | dawno temu |
| | Long ago these mountains were volcanoes. |
the long and short of it is,
the long and the short of it is that expr | informal (in summary) | w skrócie przyim. + m |
| | The long and short of it is that I'm pregnant. |
| long arm of the law n | figurative (police powers) | długie ramię prawa wyr. |
| | If you break the law, the police will catch you - you can't outrun the long arm of the law. |
| long distance n | (considerable range, length) | zamiejscowy przym. |
| Uwaga: hyphen used when term is an adj before a noun |
| | Kane scored a magnificent goal from a long distance. |
long distance,
long-distance adj | (over considerable range) | zamiejscowy przym. |
| | It is a good idea to stretch your legs regularly during a long-distance flight. |
| long distance adj | (phone call: not local) | zamiejscowy przym. |
| | Additional charges will apply if the call is long distance. |
| long duration n | (considerable period of time) | długi okres trwania wyr. |
| long face n | figurative (sad expression) | smutna twarz przym. + ż |
| | You got everything you wanted, so why the long face? |
| long hair n | (hairstyle: grown long) | długie włosy przym. + m, l.mn. |
| | Long hair suits Debbie; she looks really pretty. |
| long haul n | (journey: long-distance) | daleka trasa przym. + ż |
| | The trip from France to Australia is a long haul. |
| long-haul adj | (over long distance) | daleka trasa przym. + ż |
| | Long-haul trucks regularly carry goods across the country. |
| the long haul n | figurative, informal (full duration) | daleka trasa przym. + ż |
| | The football club's new owners say they're in for the long haul. |
| long hours npl | (extended working time) | długie godziny przym. + ż, l.mn. |
| | You may have to work long hours, including weekends, in order to meet deadlines. |
| | A lot of newly-qualified lawyers work very long hours for their firms. |
| long johns npl | (full-body undergarments) | kalesony m, l.mn. |
| | I am wearing long johns and thermal underwear, but I am still cold! |
long jump (UK),
broad jump (US) n | (athletics competition) | skok w dal wyr. |
| | It was during the Olympics that she broke the world long jump record. |
| | In high school I was on the track and field team and participated in the long jump. |
long lasting,
long-lasting adj | (enduring) | długotrwały przym. |
| | | trwały przym. |
| Uwaga: A hyphen is used when the adjective precedes the noun |
| | The effects of the storm have been long-lasting. |
long lasting,
long-lasting adj | (durable) | długotrwały przym. |
| | | trwały przym. |
| | We need to find a long-lasting solution. |
| | The coating on the car will ensure that the paint job is long lasting. |
| long life n | (longevity) | długie życie przym. + n |
| | A healthy diet is key to a long life. |
| | My grandfather had a long life, passing away at the age of 92. |
| long life n | (endurance) | długowieczność ż |
| | This bicycle is built for long life using high-quality components. |
long play record,
long-play record n | (12-inch vinyl record) | płyta LP |
| | I don't think you can find long play records any more. |
| long range n | (considerable distance) | daleki zasięg przym. + m |
| Uwaga: A hyphen is used when the term is an adjective |
| | The device allows the police to convey important messages over a long range in a noisy environment. |
| long-range n as adj | (covering a considerable distance) | daleki zasięg przym. + m |
| | Long-range jets can fly non-stop across the Pacific. |
| long-range n as adj | figurative (into the future) | daleki zasięg przym. + m |
| | Right now I am focused on my studies, but my long-range ambition is to get a great job and start a family. |
| long shot n | informal, figurative ([sth] unlikely) | fuks m |
| | I know this is a long shot, but I don't suppose you have a screwdriver I could borrow? |
| long shot n | informal, figurative ([sth] unlikely to succeed) (potoczny) | fuks m |
| | Though the horse was a long shot, he still won the race. |
long shot,
wide shot,
full shot n | (movie, photo: wide-angle view) | ujęcie panoramiczne n + przym. |
| | The film begins with a long shot in which you can see the whole town. |
| long since adv | (for a long time now) | długo odkąd przys. + przyim. |
| | I've long since retired; I haven't worked for years. |
| long time n | (considerable period of time) | długi okres przym. + m |
| Uwaga: A hyphen or single-word form is used when the term is an adjective |
| | I sat in the sun for a long time and got sunburned. |
| | I haven't seen my ex-husband in a long time. |
| long time no see interj | slang (I haven't seen you for a long time) | dawno nie widzieliśmy się |
| | Hey, Andrew! Long time no see! |
| long underwear n | (full-body undergarments) | długa bielizna, ciepła bielizna przym. + ż |
| | It was below freezing temperatures, so he decided to wear long underwear. |
| long vacation n | (summer break or holiday) | długie wakacje przym. + ż, l.mn. |
| long vowel n | (English: vowel sound) | długa samogłoska przym. + ż |
| long way n | (considerable distance) | daleko przys. |
| | I'm not sure I would accept a job there; it's a long way from my family. |
| | We still have a long way to go on this project before it's finished. |
| long-distance call n | (phone call: not local area) | rozmowa międzymiastowa ż + przym. |
| | Have at least five dollars ready for a long-distance call. |
| long-legged adj | (having long legs) | długonogi przym. |
| | The company only hires long-legged models. |
| long-range plan n | figurative (plan for distant future) | plan długoterminowy m + przym. |
| | Our long-range plan calls for building three new facilities in the next twenty years. |
| long-range planning n | figurative (for distant future) | planowanie długoterminowe n + przym. |
| | Senior managers use long-range planning to further the company's mission. |
long-sleeved,
long-sleeve adj | (clothing: having full-length arms) | z długim rękawem wyr. |
| | I rarely wear long-sleeved shirts in summer. Long-sleeved shirts generally look more professional than short-sleeved shirts. |
long-standing,
long standing adj | (well-established, long-term) | długoletni przym. |
| | Dan and Adam have a long-standing partnership; they've worked together for years. The rivalry between Romeo's family and Juliet's is long standing. |
| long-term adj | (extended, over a long time) | długotrwały przym. |
| | (kredyt) | długoterminowy przym. |
| | How can I improve my long-term memory? |
| long-term memory n | (permanent recall of facts) | pamięć długotrwała ż + przym. |
| | My long-term memory is fine, but I have no idea what I did this morning. |
| long-winded adj | (wordy) | rozwlekły przym. |
| | That was a long-winded answer to a simple question. |
longhorn,
longhorn beetle,
long-horned beetle n | (beetle) | długoczułkowy n + przym. |
longtime,
long-time adj | (lasting, enduring) | trwający, długi, długotrwały przym. |
| | The Johnson family are our long-time friends. |
| not long ago adv | (a short time previously) | niedawno temu |
| so long interj | (goodbye) | do widzenia |
| | So long! See you tomorrow! |
| so long adj | (this length) | taka długość zaim. + ż |
| | "The rope was so long," my uncle explained, holding his arms apart to demonstrate. |
| take long v expr | (be time-consuming) | długo trwać przys. + ndk. |
| Uwaga: Usually used in negative sentences, questions, and where doubt is expressed |
| | OK, I'll help you; do you think it'll take long? |
ton,
long ton n | UK (1016 kg) | tona ż |
| | The baker ordered a ton of flour. |
| too long adj | (of excessive length) | za długi |
| | Her hair was too long so she decided to cut it. |
| too long adv | (for an excessive time) | za długo |
| | The movie was fun to start with, but it went on too long. |
| wait a long time v expr | (endure a considerable delay) | długo czekać przys. + ndk. |
| | Because of the crowds we had to wait a long time. |