adverb

hierlang

this way

The German word "hierlang" is an adverb composed of "hier" meaning "here" and "lang" meaning "along". Together, it means "this way" or "along here", typically used to indicate direction or guide someone.

Similar words:

  • da entlang (that way)
  • hierher (to here)
  • dorthin (to there)

Differences:

  • "hierlang" specifically emphasizes movement along a path that is here.
  • "da entlang" refers to a path over there.
  • "hierher" refers more generally to coming to this place rather than moving along a path.
  • "dorthin" indicates moving to another place, often farther away.

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Examples

Lauft alle hierlang zum Spielplatz!adverb

Everyone run this way to the playground!

Weißt du, ob wir hierlang gehen sollen?adverb

Do you know if we should go this way?

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