ADJECTIVE

lang/laŋ/long; tall

lang is a German adjective that means long or tall. It is pronounced /laŋ/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "länger" and "längsten".

Definitions

1.having considerable length; extended in physical measurement(length/distance)

a.of great distance from end to end

Die Straße ist sehr lang.The street is very long.

b.having a certain length or time duration

Wie lang dauert der Film?How long does the movie last?

2.tall or high when describing people or things(person's height or objects)

a.of a person of great height

Sie ist für ihr Alter schon sehr lang.She is already very tall for her age.

Adjective Forms

Positivelang
Comparativelänger
Superlativelängsten

Frequently asked questions

What does "lang" mean in English?
"lang" means long or tall. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "lang"?
"lang" is pronounced /laŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What are the comparative and superlative of "lang"?
The comparative of "lang" is "länger" and the superlative is "längsten".
What part of speech is "lang"?
"lang" is a adjective in German.

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