lange
long
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The German word "lange" means "long" and is used both as an adjective and as an adverb. As an adjective, it might describe an object's length (e.g., "ein langer Tisch" - a long table). As an adverb, it can describe the duration of time (e.g., "Sie wartete lange" - She waited for a long time).
A word with similar meaning is "langwierig," which means "protracted" or "time-consuming." Another related term is "ausgedehnt," which can also mean "extended" or "lengthy."
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Examples
Er bleibt nicht lange.adverb
He won't stay long.
Er wartet schon lange.adverb
He has been waiting for a long time.
Wir warten schon lange.adverb
We have been waiting for a long time.
Er schläft schon lange.adverb
He has been sleeping for a long time.
Der lange Weg ist schwer.adverb
The long road is difficult.
Die Fahrt dauert nicht lange.adverb
The journey does not take long.
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