NOUN
Verlängerung/fɛɐ̯ˈlɛŋəʁʊŋ/extension; prolongation; overtime (sports)
Verlängerung is a German noun that means extension, prolongation, or overtime (sports). It is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈlɛŋəʁʊŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Verlängerungen".
Definitions
1.extension or making something longer in time or space(general)
a.the action of increasing the duration of something
Wir bekommen eine Verlängerung des Mietvertrags.—We are getting an extension of the lease agreement.
b.the action of making something physically longer
Die Verlängerung der Straße ist fast fertig.—The extension of the street is almost finished.
2.extra period of time after the regular game ends in a tie(sports)
a.overtime in sports
Das Spiel ging in die Verlängerung.—The game went into overtime.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Verlängerung | die Verlängerungen |
| Genitive | der Verlängerung | der Verlängerungen |
| Dative | der Verlängerung | den Verlängerungen |
| Accusative | die Verlängerung | die Verlängerungen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Verlängerung" mean in English?
- "Verlängerung" means extension, prolongation, or overtime (sports). It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Verlängerung"?
- "Verlängerung" is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈlɛŋəʁʊŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Verlängerung" der, die, or das?
- "Verlängerung" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Verlängerung"?
- The plural of "Verlängerung" is "Verlängerungen".
- What part of speech is "Verlängerung"?
- "Verlängerung" is a noun in German.
