long shadow

language: de

definitions

  1. A shadow that extends a great distance on the ground or surface, typically occurring when a light source is positioned at a low angle relative to an object.
    de: Langer Schatten
  2. The lasting, pervasive, and often burdensome influence, consequences, or psychological impact of a past event, historical era, or prominent individual that continues to shape the present.
    de: Tiefgreifender Einfluss

examples

  1. During sunset, the lighthouse cast a long shadow across the calm waters of the harbor.

    Während des Sonnenuntergangs warf der Leuchtturm einen langen Schatten über das ruhige Wasser des Hafens.

  2. Many historians argue that the political divisions of the Cold War continue to cast a long shadow over contemporary international relations.

    Viele Historiker argumentieren, dass die politischen Spaltungen des Kalten Krieges weiterhin einen langen Schatten auf die zeitgenössischen internationalen Beziehungen werfen.