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.