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long in Greek

long in Greek is μακρύς, μεγάλος, πολύς — long means measuring a great distance from end to end.

long in Greek

μακρύς
adj
Pronounced: makrys
Having much distance in space from one end to the other.
μεγάλος
adj
Pronounced: megalos
Having much distance in space from one end to the other.
πολύς
adj
Pronounced: polys
Having great duration.
μακρύς
adj
Pronounced: makrys
Having great duration.
έξω
adj
Pronounced: exo
(cricket) Of a fielding position, close to the boundary (or closer to the boundary than the equivalent short position).
μακριά
adv
Pronounced: makria
ώρα
adv
Pronounced: ora
For a particular duration (specified by additional qualifying words accompanying it).
πολύ
adv
Pronounced: poly
(placed before a verb, participle, adjective, preposition, or adverb) For a long time.
ώρα
adv
Pronounced: ora
(placed before a verb, participle, adjective, preposition, or adverb) For a long time.
λαχταρώ
verb
Pronounced: lachtaro
(intransitive) To await, aspire, desire greatly (something to occur or to be true).

What does "long" mean?

  1. adjective Measuring a great distance from end to end.
    "They walked down a long corridor to reach the office."
  2. adjective Lasting for a great amount of time.
    "It was a long meeting that dragged on for hours."
  3. verb To feel a strong desire or yearning for something.
    "She longed for the days when life felt simpler."
  4. verb (finance) To hold or buy an asset expecting its price to rise.
    "The fund decided to long the stock ahead of earnings."
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long in a sentence

  • They walked down a long corridor to reach the office.
  • She has long, dark hair.
  • It was a long meeting that dragged on for hours.
  • She longed for the days when life felt simpler.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "long" in Greek?

"long" in Greek is μακρύς, μεγάλος, πολύς. long means: Measuring a great distance from end to end.

How do you pronounce μακρύς?

"long" in Greek is μακρύς, pronounced "makrys".

How do you use "long" in a sentence?

Example: "They walked down a long corridor to reach the office." In Greek, "long" is μακρύς, μεγάλος, πολύς.

Are there other ways to say "long" in Greek?

Yes — Greek has 8 translations listed for "long": μακρύς, μεγάλος, πολύς, έξω, μακριά, ώρα.

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