Usage Note
zeitaufwendig describes a task that requires a large investment of time. It is often used in project planning and everyday speech to justify delays or explain effort: das Verfahren ist sehr zeitaufwendig (the process is very time-consuming).
Examples
"Die Steuererklärung ist zeitaufwendig, aber wichtig."
Natural Translation
The tax return is time-consuming but important.
Literal Translation
The tax-declaration is time-consuming but important.
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