ADJECTIVE
stundenlang/ˈʃtʊndn̩laŋ/for hours; lasting hours
stundenlang is a German adjective that means for hours or lasting hours. It is pronounced /ˈʃtʊndn̩laŋ/.
Definitions
1.lasting for hours; for many hours(duration)
a.used to indicate something happens or continues for a long time (specifically, several hours)
Wir haben stundenlang auf den Bus gewartet.—We waited for the bus for hours.
b.expresses excessive duration without specifying the exact number of hours
Er kann stundenlang telefonieren.—He can talk on the phone for hours.
Adjective Forms
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Frequently asked questions
- What does "stundenlang" mean in English?
- "stundenlang" means for hours or lasting hours. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "stundenlang"?
- "stundenlang" is pronounced /ˈʃtʊndn̩laŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "stundenlang"?
- "stundenlang" is a adjective in German.
