lengthy in German
lengthy in German is langwierig, ausgedehnt, ellenlang — lengthy means going on for a long time, often longer than expected or wanted.
lengthy in German
langwierig
Having length; long and overextended, especially in time rather than dimension.
ausgedehnt
Having length; long and overextended, especially in time rather than dimension.
ellenlang
Having length; long and overextended, especially in time rather than dimension.
lang
Having length; long and overextended, especially in time rather than dimension.
langanhaltend
Having length; long and overextended, especially in time rather than dimension.
langdauernd
Having length; long and overextended, especially in time rather than dimension.
What does "lengthy" mean?
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adj Going on for a long time, often longer than expected or wanted.
"We sat through a lengthy speech that felt as if it would never end."
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lengthy in a sentence
- We sat through a lengthy speech that felt as if it would never end.
- After a lengthy delay, the flight finally boarded.
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What is "lengthy" in German?
"lengthy" in German is langwierig, ausgedehnt, ellenlang. lengthy means: Going on for a long time, often longer than expected or wanted.
How do you use "lengthy" in a sentence?
Example: "We sat through a lengthy speech that felt as if it would never end." In German, "lengthy" is langwierig, ausgedehnt, ellenlang.
Are there other ways to say "lengthy" in German?
Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "lengthy": langwierig, ausgedehnt, ellenlang, lang, langanhaltend, langdauernd.
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