Marcelo
How much longer x How long Is there any meaning difference between: How much longer will you stay here? How long will you stay here?
2014년 10월 28일 오후 9:24
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'Longer' is a comparative adjective, so you would use this when the person has already been in the place for some time. For example, when someone has just arrived in Brazil, you might say: 'How long are you going to stay here?'. This refers to the total time that they plan to stay in Brazil. But if you meet someone who has already been in Brazil for a few months, you might say: 'How much longer are you going to stay here?' This isn't about the total time - it's about the remainder of their stay. You're not asking about the time which they have already been in Brazil, but just about how many more months they're going to be there for.
2014년 10월 29일
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Ciao Marcelo, the only difference is the attitude in which you say 'How much longer will you stay here?'. This could be said in frustration, since the person is staying longer than expected - or - not in anger and simply asking for an exact amount of time, the person is going to stay. Either way, it's the tone in your voice, how this is said. Hope this helps...
2014년 10월 29일
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