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давно́

very often used word (#255)

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long ago

Also: for a long time

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adverb

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Как у тебя дела? Я очень давно тебя не ви́дел! How are you doing? I haven't seen you for an age!
Я уже давно не ви́дел мою семью. It's been a long time since I've seen my family.
Вы давно в э́той стране́? How long have you been in this country?
Тебе давно надо бы́ло мне об э́том сказа́ть. You should have told me a long time ago.
Давно пора! It's about time!
Муж Мэри давно в отлу́чке, и она очень беспоко́ится. Mary is showing a great deal of concern over her husband's long absence.
Я уже давно её зна́ю. I've known her for a long time.
Как давно ты её зна́ешь? How long have you known her?
Я вас давно не ви́дел. I haven't seen you in a long time.
Вам давно надо бы́ло мне об э́том сказа́ть. You should have told me a long time ago.