Long hour Meaning in English
expression
ˈɫɔŋ/ /ˈaʊɝ/, /ˈaʊɹ
LAWNG OW-er
lˈɒŋ/ /ˈaʊə
LONG OW-uh
Definition
A period of time when someone works or waits longer than usual; often refers to spending many hours at work or in an activity.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used as part of the phrase 'work long hours'. Refers to extended time, especially in jobs. Not used to count specific 60-minute hours. 'Long hour' is less common alone; 'long hours' (plural) is standard.
Spanish: hora larga - jornada largaPortuguese (BR): hora longa - jornada longaPortuguese (PT): hora longa - jornada longaChinese (Simplified): 长时间 - 漫长的小时Chinese (Traditional): 長時間 - 漫長的小時Hindi: लंबे घंटे - लंबा समयArabic: ساعات طويلةBengali: দীর্ঘ সময় - টানা কাজের সময়Russian: долгие часы - долгое время (работы)Japanese: 長時間Vietnamese: nhiều giờ liền - thời gian dàiKorean: 긴 시간Turkish: uzun saatler - uzun süre (çalışma)Urdu: لمبے اوقات - طویل وقتIndonesian: jam kerja panjang - waktu lama
Example Sentences
My father works long hours at the hospital.
basic
Students sometimes study for long hours before exams.
basic
The meeting lasted for a long hour.
basic
I’m tired because I’ve been working long hours all week.
natural
She’s used to long hours and heavy workloads.
natural
After those long hours at the office, I just want to relax at home.
natural