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"Long" in German: lang
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Long in German is lang. Before nouns it takes endings: lange Haare, ein langer Weg, ein langes Wochenende. After sein it often stays lang.
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How to pronounce lang
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LAHNG
/laŋ/
LAHNG. Long a; the ng as in sing.
"Long" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| lang | long Base adjective. | Base adjective. |
| lange / langer / langes | long (inflected) Before nouns. | Before nouns. |
| länger | longer Comparative. | Comparative. |
| wie lange | how long (time) Duration questions. | Duration questions. |
How to use lang in real life
- 1Haircut talk
Deine Haare sind wirklich lang.
Your hair is really long.
Predicate lang.
- 2Commute
Der Weg zur Arbeit ist lang.
The way to work is long.
Der Weg … lang.
- 3Weekend
Wir planen ein langes Wochenende.
We're planning a long weekend.
Langes before neuter.
Mistakes English speakers make with lang
Incorrect: ein lang Weg
Correct: ein langer Weg
Before a masculine noun you need langer.
Incorrect: Wie lang dauert das? (time)
Correct: Wie lange dauert das?
For duration questions use wie lange.
Good to know
Langeweile (boredom) literally builds on lange. For waiting, Germans often say Das dauert lange rather than using a separate boredom word.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Planning a train trip
ChatPal
Ist die Fahrt lang?
Is the ride long?
You
Ja, ziemlich lang. Drei Stunden.
Yes, fairly long. Three hours.
ChatPal
Dann nehmen wir ein langes Hörbuch mit.
Then we'll bring a long audiobook.
You
Gute Idee. Lange Fahrten gehen so besser.
Good idea. Long rides go better that way.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Long" in German
Base form?
Lang.
Before nouns?
Lange, langer, langes, langen…
How long (time)?
Wie lange…?
Longer?
Länger.
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