NOUN

Länge/ˈlɛŋə/length; duration; longitude

Länge is a German noun that means length, duration, or longitude. It is pronounced /ˈlɛŋə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Längen".

Definitions

1.extent from one end to the other; length(measurement)

a.linear measurement of something from end to end

Die Länge des Tisches beträgt zwei Meter.The length of the table is two meters.

2.period of time; duration(time)

a.extent or duration of time

Die Länge des Interviews war überraschend.The duration of the interview was surprising.

3.geographical longitude(geography)

a.east-west position on the Earth's surface

Der Ort liegt bei 12 Grad östlicher Länge.The place is at 12 degrees east longitude.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Längedie Längen
Genitiveder Längeder Längen
Dativeder Längeden Längen
Accusativedie Längedie Längen

Frequently asked questions

What does "Länge" mean in English?
"Länge" means length, duration, or longitude. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Länge"?
"Länge" is pronounced /ˈlɛŋə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Länge" der, die, or das?
"Länge" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Länge"?
The plural of "Länge" is "Längen".
What part of speech is "Länge"?
"Länge" is a noun in German.

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