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Langen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Langen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to reach", "to grab" or "to stretch for".
Essential properties of "langen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: langen
- Simple past: langte
- Participle: gelangt
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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.
Meanings of "langen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To reach for something"
- Definition: "To extend one's hand or an object to reach for something."
- Translation(s): to reach, to grab, to stretch for
- Synonym(s): greifen, reichen
- Antonym(s): zurückziehen
- Related word(s): verlängern, ausstrecken
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er musste sich strecken, um das Buch zu langen.
- Sie versuchte, nach dem Apfel zu langen.
- Kannst du bitte die Hand ausstrecken und das Glas langen?
2.) "To be sufficient or enough"
- Definition: "To be sufficient or enough in quantity or quality."
- Translation(s): to be enough, to suffice, to be sufficient
- Synonym(s): genügen, ausreichen
- Antonym(s): mangeln, fehlen
- Related word(s): genügend, ausreichend
📝 Some usage examples:
- Das Geld wird für den Einkauf langen.
- Hoffentlich wird die Zeit langen.
- Die Vorräte müssen bis zum Ende der Woche langen.