lang
long
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The German word "lang" is an adjective that means "long" in English. It describes the length of an object, duration of time, or extent of something in relation to its length or duration. "Lang" can also be used as an adverb, in a form "lange," meaning "for a long time."
There are no prefixes or other elements here since "lang" is a simple word, not a compound.
Words with similar meanings in German include "ausgedehnt" (extended), "langwierig" (prolonged), and "weitschweifig" (lengthy).
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Examples
Die Straße ist sehr lang.adjective
The street is very long.
Er trägt ein sehr langes Hemd.adjective
He wears a very long shirt.
Mein Schal ist sehr lang.adjective
My scarf is very long.
Mein Schal ist lang und bunt.adjective
My scarf is long and colorful.
Ein Elefant hat einen langen Rüssel.adjective
An elephant has a long trunk.
Sein Vortrag war sehr lang.adjective
His lecture was very long.
Wir warten schon lange auf den Bus.adverb
We have already been waiting for the bus for a long time.
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