надолго

This is the 5113th most frequent Russian word.


надолго

For a long time; long-term.


Here, 'надолго' emphasizes the duration of the described activity, indicating that the vacation will last for an extended period of time.

Он уехал в отпуск надолго.

He went on vacation for a long time.


In this sentence, although negated ('ненадолго'), it still refers to the extent or duration of time, now suggesting a brief duration.

Ты смог бы оставить мне ключи ненадолго?

Could you leave me the keys for a short while?


'Надолго' is used metaphorically here, indicating that the memory of the event will persist for an extended time span in one's mind.

Эта встреча надолго останется в моей памяти.

This meeting will stay in my memory for a long time.