Lang Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Lang" is mainly used as adjective meaning "long", "for a long time" or "along". It is also used as adverb and preposition.

Essential properties of "lang"

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Meanings of "lang" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Of considerable length or duration (adjective)"

"Lang", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Fluss ist sehr lang.The river is very long.
  2. Das Meeting war viel zu lang.The meeting was much too long.
  3. Sie hat ein langes Kleid getragen.She wore a long dress.

2.) "For a long duration (adverb)"

"Lang", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hat lang auf sie gewartet.He waited long for her.
  2. Sie blieb lang in der Stadt.She stayed long in the city.
  3. Wir haben lang gesprochen.We talked long.

3.) "Following the course or direction of (preposition/postposition)"

"Lang", when used with this meaning, acts as preposition.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Wir gingen lang des Flusses.We walked along the river.
  2. Das Haus liegt lang der Straße.The house is located along the street.
  3. Sie liefen lang dem Weg.They walked along the path.
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