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lang

/laŋ/

long

Antonyms

kurz

Usage Note

Used for physical length and duration. 'Wie lange?' (How long?) is a key question word phrase. Note: 'lang' also means 'for a long time' as an adverb.

Example Sentences

Der Film ist sehr lang.

The film is very long.

Das ist eine lange Straße.

That is a long street.

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