protracted

proʊˈtræktɪd
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Translation of protracted into German

Adjective

long duration

lasting longer than expected or wanted, often unpleasant
langwierig ausgedehnt in die Länge gezogen
  • The meeting was protracted and everyone grew tired.Die Besprechung war langwierig und alle wurden müde.
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Expressions with protracted: examples in English and translations in German

Krankheit mit langsamer Genesung
The protracted illness required extensive treatment and care.

Synonyms and analogies of protracted in English

adj.drawn-outlengthyprolongedMore synonyms

Examples of protracted in a sentence

  • A protracted dispute delayed the project's start.
protract
proʊˈtrækt
Verb
tr.
1.

time

Rare
extend in time or duration
Rare
  • They decided to protract the meeting.Sie beschlossen, das Meeting zu verlängern.
2.

medical

TECH.
extend a part of the body forward
TECH.
  • The lizard can protract its tongue to catch insects.Die Eidechse kann ihre Zunge vorstrecken, um Insekten zu fangen.

Translations of "protracted" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective / Participle
langwierigadj.

But the development of atomic fusion is extremely difficult and protracted.

Die Entwicklung der Kernfusion ist aber äußerst schwierig und langwierig.

langeadj.

Third, the recovery remains very protracted in historical perspective.

Und letztlich zieht sich die Erholung im historischen Vergleich schon sehr lange hin.

längereadj.

Everything has to be organic for protracted periods of time in space.

Es muss alles Bio werden, wenn man längere Zeit im Weltraum ist.

anhaltendadj.

Yet high and protracted unemployment plagues many less-skilled workers.

Viele weniger qualifizierte Arbeitnehmer dagegen leiden unter der anhaltend hohen Arbeitslosigkeit.

verschlepptadj./pp.

Effective implementation was protracted over years, hampered by a lack of political support and inadequate financial and human resources.

Die Umsetzung wurde jahrelang verschleppt, es fehlte an politischer Unterstützung und ausreichenden finanziellen und personellen Ressourcen.

ausgedehntadj.

It was as if we were fighting a protracted war.

Es schien, als führten wir einen ausgedehnten Krieg miteinander.

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Other translations for protracted:

  • langgezogenadj.
  • in die Länge gezogenadj.

protracted: Examples and translations in context

Despite the protracted journey, they were excited to finally arrive.

Trotz der langwierigen Reise waren sie aufgeregt, endlich anzukommen.

He wrote a book about his journey through a protracted illness.

Er schrieb ein Buch über seine Reise durch eine langwierige Krankheit.

Her protracted illness made it difficult for her to return to work.

Ihre langwierige Krankheit erschwerte es ihr, an den Arbeitsplatz zurückzukehren.

Because of the protracted progression, parenteral treatment is usually required.

Wegen des langwierigen Verlaufs ist meist eine parenterale Therapie erforderlich.

He only got back on his feet after protracted therapy.

Erst nach langwierigen Therapien kam er wieder auf die Beine.

Then there is no time for protracted negotiations with the banks.

Für langwierige Verhandlungen mit den Banken fehlt dann die Zeit.

Moreover they often result in consequential damages and protracted repairs.

Darüber hinaus führen sie oft zu Folgeschäden und langwierigen Reparaturen.

However, this process may become expensive and protracted for the prospective buyer.

Jedoch kann dieser Vorgang für den potentiellen Käufer teuer und langwierig werden.

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