교장 선생님의 말씀이 길어지고 있었다.
The principal's speech was getting long.
Korean
길어지다
길어지다
Meaning: to get longer, to be prolonged
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Verb inflections
| Form | Inflected form |
|---|---|
| Base | 길어지다 |
| Present | 길어진다 |
| Polite | 길어져요 |
| Formal | 길어집니다 |
| Past | 길어졌다 |
| Past + Polite | 길어졌어요 |
| Guess + Polite | 길어지겠어요 |
| Connective | 길어지고 |
| Conditional | 길어지면 |
| Volitional | 길어지자 |
| Imperative | 길어져라 |
| Imperative + Polite | 길어지세요 |
| Attributive | 길어지는 / 길어진 / 길어질 |
Example sentences
The meeting got long, so I think I'll be late for my next appointment.
Usage Notes
Used when a length of time, an object, or an event extends. It's a combination of 길다 (to be long) and -어지다 (to become).
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