long shadows

language: de

definitions

  1. Shadows that are extended in length, typically occurring when the light source is at a low angle, such as during sunrise or sunset.
    de: Lange Schatten
  2. The lasting, often negative, influence or consequences of a past event, person, or period.
    de: Metaphorische Schatten

examples

  1. The sun was setting, casting long shadows across the land.

    Die Sonne ging unter und warf lange Schatten über das Land.

  2. The long shadows of the war still affect the region's politics.

    Die langen Schatten des Krieges beeinflussen noch immer die Politik der Region.