take a long tim - be a long time

[cubisto]

Are both of my sentences grammatically correct?
It will still take a long time before we regain our freedom.
It will be a long time before we regain our freedom.

 

[emsr2d2]

They're both grammatically correct but the use of "still" in the first means they don't mean the same thing. Also, "it will take" and "it will be" don't necessarily mean the same.

 

[cubisto]

Well, at least in the German language the word "still" doesn't change much in meaning.
So, please be so kind and explain the difference to me. Thanks.