Translation of German word "lang" to English
lang
/laŋ/
Meaning
AdjectiveHaving much distance in space from one end to the other.
How to use
lang ('long') is an adjective. Its comparative is länger (with umlaut), and the superlative is am längsten ('longest'). Ein langer Film — A long movie.
🇬🇧 English
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Example
Die Straße ist lang.
The street is long.
Die lange Straße führt durch die Stadt und endet am Meer.
The long street leads through the city and ends at the sea.
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Common phrases
- lange Weile (Langeweile)— boredom
- langfristig— long-term
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What is the definition of the German word "lang"?▼
The German word "lang" is defined as: "Having much distance in space from one end to the other."
What does the German word "lang" mean?▼
The German word "lang" means "lang" in English.
How do you pronounce the German word "lang"?▼
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Die Straße ist lang." (which translates as "The street is long.").
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