Arabic · Adjectives

طويل

tawil

Tall / Long

Beginneradjective

Definition

Of great height or length.

Example

أخي طويل جدا.

My brother is very tall.

Etymology

'طويل' (tawil) derives from the root 'طول' (ṭwl), meaning 'long' or 'tall.' It has maintained its usage and meaning in various Arabic dialects over centuries.

How & Where It’s Used

'طويل' is used in both formal and informal contexts, prevalent in everyday conversation as well as in written Arabic.

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