How is the word давным-давно translated from Russian to English

В далёкий момент прошлого.

At a distant moment in the past.

phrase
English translation
A long time ago

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  • Этот мост был построен давным-давно. This bridge was built a long time ago.

  • Давным-давно люди писали письма от руки. A long time ago people wrote letters by hand.

  • Ты научился плавать давным-давно? Did you learn to swim a long time ago?

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FAQ about “давным-давно”

How is “давным-давно” translated from Russian?
“давным-давно” translates into English as “A long time ago”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “давным-давно” mean?
Meaning of “давным-давно”: В далёкий момент прошлого. In English — “A long time ago”.
What part of speech is “давным-давно”?
“давным-давно” is a phrase.
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