Minutenlang Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Minutenlang" is mainly used as adjective meaning "for minutes", "for several minutes" or "minute-long". It is also used as adverb.

Essential properties of "minutenlang"

Its most important properties are:

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

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

Definition: "Lasting for several minutes; indicates a prolonged duration."
Translation(s): for minutes, for several minutes, minute-long
Synonym(s): langanhaltend, mehrminütig
Antonym(s): kurz, augenblicklich
Related word(s): stundenlang, sekundenlang

📝 Some usage examples:

Er wartete minutenlang auf eine Antwort.He waited for minutes for an answer.
Der Regen fiel minutenlang ohne Unterbrechung.The rain fell for minutes without interruption.
Sie stand minutenlang vor dem Gemälde.She stood for minutes in front of the painting.

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

Definition: "Continuously for several minutes; emphasizes the duration."
Translation(s): for minutes, for several minutes, continuously for minutes
Synonym(s): ununterbrochen, fortwährend
Antonym(s): kurzzeitig, flüchtig
Related word(s): stundenlang, sekundenlang

📝 Some usage examples:

Er sprach minutenlang ohne Pause.He spoke for minutes without a break.
Die Sirene heulte minutenlang in der Nacht.The siren howled for minutes in the night.
Der Hund bellte minutenlang im Garten.The dog barked for minutes in the garden.