longtime
intermediateB1/ˈlɔːŋtaɪm/ · long-time
Existing or occurring for a long period.
Meanings
Existing or occurring for a long period.
ایک طویل مدت تک موجود یا واقع ہونے والا۔
طویل مدت
taveel muddat
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- longtime friend
- longtime residence
- longtime partner
Example Sentences
They have been longtime friends since childhood.
وہ بچپن سے ہی طویل مدت کے دوست ہیں۔
Woh bachpan se hi taveel muddat ke dost hain.
The park has been a longtime attraction for visitors.
یہ پارک زائرین کے لیے طویل مدت سے ایک کشش رہی ہے۔
Yeh park zairain ke liye taveel muddat se aik kashish rahi hai.
After a longtime absence, she returned to her hometown.
طویل مدت کی غیر موجودگی کے بعد، وہ اپنے آبائی شہر واپس آئی۔
Taveel muddat ki ghair maujoodgi ke baad, woh apne abai sheher wapas aayi.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a sand timer to represent a long time.
Imagine a long road stretching into the horizon, representing a lengthy journey.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
خواب میں بھی جو ملے، دِل اس کو کبھی بھولے نہ۔ طویل مدت کی محبت، ہو تم سب کی نعمت ہو۔
Khawb mein bhi jo mile, dil isko kabhi bhule na. Taveel muddat ki mohabbat, ho tum sab ki naimat ho.
If met even in dreams, the heart never forgets. Love lasting a long time, may you be a blessing for all.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
📖 Etymology
Origin: English "long time" — an extensive period or duration
First known use: 19th century
The term 'longtime' emerged in the English language as a compound word signifying an extended period of time.