langatmig
long-winded
So ausführlich und langsam erzählt oder erklärt, dass es lange dauert und oft langweilig wird.
The German word "langatmig" is an adjective that means "prolonged", "lengthy", or "tedious" in reference to something that takes a long time to get to the point, like a speech or a text. It is composed of "lang" meaning "long" and "atmig" derived from "Atmung," which means "breathing." The term suggests that something is drawn out, similar to how someone might breathe slowly over a long period.
Similar words in German include "ausführlich" (detailed), "langwierig" (lengthy or time-consuming), and "ermüdend" (exhausting).
The distinction lies in nuance: while "langatmig" specifically suggests an unwelcome length or tedium in communication, "ausführlich" might imply thoroughness without negativity, and "langwierig" often conveys a struggle or difficulty related to duration.
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Der Vortrag war ziemlich langatmig.adjective
The lecture was quite long-winded.
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