Hebrew · Adjectives
ארוך
aroch
Long
Beginneradjective
Definition
Of great length or duration.
Example
זאת הייתה נסיעה ארוכה.
It was a long journey.
Etymology
The adjective 'ארוך' (aroch) comes from a Semitic root 'א-ר-ך' (A-R-Ch), which relates to length or duration. Its etymology has remained stable over centuries in Hebrew literature.
How & Where It’s Used
'ארוך' is prevalent in both spoken and written Hebrew, applicable in formal and informal settings when describing size, distances, or periods.