Long in Tagalog

“Long” in Tagalog is “Mahaba” – describing something with great length or duration. This versatile English word translates into various Filipino terms depending on context, whether referring to physical distance or time. Explore the comprehensive analysis below.

[Words] = Long

[Definition]:

• Long /lɔːŋ/
• Adjective 1: Measuring a great distance from end to end; having considerable linear extent.
• Adjective 2: Lasting or taking a great amount of time; extended in duration.
• Adverb 1: For a long time or period.
• Verb 1: To have a strong wish or desire for something.

[Synonyms] = Mahaba, Matagal, Haba, Matatagal, Malayo, Mahabang-panahon

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: The bridge is very long and connects two major cities across the bay.
• Ex1_PH: Ang tulay ay napakahaba at nag-uugnay ng dalawang pangunahing lungsod sa look.
• Ex2_EN: We had a long conversation about our future plans and goals.
• Ex2_PH: Nagkaroon kami ng mahabang pag-uusap tungkol sa aming mga plano at layunin sa hinaharap.
• Ex3_EN: She has been waiting for a long time for the results of her application.
• Ex3_PH: Naghihintay na siya ng matagal na panahon para sa mga resulta ng kanyang aplikasyon.
• Ex4_EN: I long to see my family again after years of being away from home.
• Ex4_PH: Sabik akong makita muli ang aking pamilya pagkatapos ng mga taon ng paglayo sa tahanan.
• Ex5_EN: The movie was too long and many people left before it ended.
• Ex5_PH: Ang pelikula ay masyadong mahaba at maraming tao ang umalis bago ito matapos.