This is the 1188th most frequent Russian word.
долгое
"Долгое" means "long" or "lengthy" in English.
The word 'долгое' describes the length of the journey, emphasizing its extended duration.
У нас было долгое путешествие.
We had a long journey.
The word 'долгую' (a form of 'долгое') modifies 'историю' (story), indicating that the story lasted for a significant period of time.
Он рассказал долгую историю.
He told a long story.
The word 'долгого' (a form of 'долгое') describes the waiting period, highlighting that it took considerable time.