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long in German

long in German is lang, weit, lange — long means measuring a great distance from end to end.

long in German

lang
adj
weit
adv
lange
adv
sehnen
verb
(intransitive) To await, aspire, desire greatly (something to occur or to be true).

What does "long" mean?

  1. adjective Measuring a great distance from end to end.
    "They walked down a long corridor to reach the office."
  2. adjective Lasting for a great amount of time.
    "It was a long meeting that dragged on for hours."
  3. verb To feel a strong desire or yearning for something.
    "She longed for the days when life felt simpler."
  4. verb (finance) To hold or buy an asset expecting its price to rise.
    "The fund decided to long the stock ahead of earnings."

long in a sentence

  • They walked down a long corridor to reach the office.
  • She has long, dark hair.
  • It was a long meeting that dragged on for hours.
  • She longed for the days when life felt simpler.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "long" in German?

"long" in German is lang, weit, lange. long means: Measuring a great distance from end to end.

How do you use "long" in a sentence?

Example: "They walked down a long corridor to reach the office." In German, "long" is lang, weit, lange.

Are there other ways to say "long" in German?

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "long": lang, weit, lange, sehnen.

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