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
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Länge | die Längen |
| Genitive | der Länge | der Längen |
| Dative | der Länge | den Längen |
| Accusative | die Länge | die 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.
