Dictionary
English - German
Long
lɔŋ
Extremely common
300 - 400
300 - 400
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
lang, lange Zeit, lange Strecke, länglich
Long meanings in German
lang
Example:
The bridge is very long.
Die Brücke ist sehr lang.
My hair is getting long.
Meine Haare werden lang.
Usage: formal/informalContext: Describing physical length
Note: Commonly used to describe the physical length of objects or measurements.
lange Zeit
Example:
It took a long time to finish the project.
Es dauerte lange Zeit, um das Projekt abzuschließen.
I have known her for a long time.
Ich kenne sie schon lange Zeit.
Usage: formal/informalContext: Referring to duration or period of time
Note: Used to indicate a long duration or period of time.
lange Strecke
Example:
We walked a long way to get there.
Wir sind einen langen Weg gegangen, um dorthin zu gelangen.
The train journey is very long.
Die Zugfahrt ist sehr lang.
Usage: formal/informalContext: Describing distance or journey
Note: Used to describe a long distance or journey.
länglich
Example:
The shape is long and narrow.
Die Form ist lang und schmal.
The long table fits perfectly in the room.
Der lange Tisch passt perfekt in den Raum.
Usage: formal/informalContext: Referring to an elongated shape or form
Note: Describing something that is long in shape or form.
Long's synonyms
lengthy
Lengthy means lasting for a long time or being longer than usual.
Example: The meeting was lengthy and went on for hours.
Note: Lengthy specifically emphasizes the duration or extent of something, while 'long' is more general.
extended
Extended means prolonged or stretching over a longer period than usual.
Example: The extended vacation allowed them to explore the country in depth.
Note: Extended implies a longer duration or expansion beyond the usual length, similar to 'long' but with a focus on duration.
prolonged
Prolonged means lasting longer than expected or usual.
Example: The prolonged drought caused severe water shortages in the region.
Note: Prolonged emphasizes the extension of time beyond what is normal or anticipated, similar to 'long' but with a connotation of being excessive.
lengthened
Lengthened means to make or become longer.
Example: She lengthened her stride to keep up with the faster runners.
Note: Lengthened specifically refers to the act of making something longer, whereas 'long' describes the state of being extended.
Long expressions, common phrases
Long shot
Something that has a very low probability of happening.
Example: It's a long shot, but I'm hoping to win the lottery.
Note: The original word 'long' refers to the distance or duration, while 'long shot' refers to a low probability.
Long time no see
A greeting used when you haven't seen someone for a long time.
Example: Hey, long time no see! How have you been?
Note: The original word 'long' refers to duration, while 'long time no see' refers to the absence of seeing someone.
Long face
A sad or disappointed facial expression.
Example: She had a long face after hearing the bad news.
Note: The original word 'long' refers to length, while 'long face' refers to an expression of sadness.
Long in the tooth
Someone who is getting old or aging.
Example: He's getting a bit long in the tooth to be starting a new career.
Note: The original word 'long' refers to length, while 'long in the tooth' refers to aging.
Before long
In a short time; soon.
Example: I'll be done with this project before long.
Note: The original word 'long' refers to duration, while 'before long' refers to a short timeframe.
The long and short of it
The essential or most important aspect of something.
Example: The long and short of it is that we need to make a decision soon.
Note: The original word 'long' refers to length, while 'the long and short of it' refers to the essence or crux of a matter.
Long haul
A task or journey that will require a lot of time and effort.
Example: This project is going to be a long haul, but we can do it.
Note: The original word 'long' refers to duration, while 'long haul' refers to a challenging and extended effort.
Long everyday (slang) expressions
Drag on
To last longer than expected or to continue for a long time, often implying boredom or tedium.
Example: The meeting just kept dragging on and on.
Note: Drag on implies a sense of prolongation and tediousness compared to just using the word 'long.'
Linger
To remain in a place longer than necessary or expected, often with a sense of delay or reluctance to leave.
Example: The smell of fresh bread lingered in the air.
Note: Linger adds a connotation of staying longer than needed, drawing out the duration.
Dawdle
To waste time or be slow in movement, indicating a delay or lack of urgency.
Example: Stop dawdling and let's get moving!
Note: Dawdle implies a purposeful slowing down or a tendency to procrastinate compared to a simple reference to time.
Drawn-out
Prolonged or extended beyond what is necessary, often causing impatience or disinterest.
Example: His explanation was so drawn-out that I lost interest halfway through.
Note: Drawn-out specifically denotes a process or event that is unnecessarily lengthy compared to using 'long.'
Endless
Having no end or seeming to have no end, indicating a situation that continues for a prolonged period.
Example: We got stuck in an endless line at the supermarket.
Note: Endless emphasizes the continuous nature of the duration, often with a sense of frustration or impatience.
Forever
For an infinite amount of time or a very long time, hinting at the perception of a potentially never-ending duration.
Example: I'll be waiting for you here forever if I have to.
Note: Forever carries a sense of eternity or an exaggerated long period, emphasizing the enduring nature more than just 'long.'
Drag out
To prolong something unnecessarily or to make it last longer than it should.
Example: Don't drag out the decision-making process any longer than necessary.
Note: Drag out specifically implies stretching out the duration excessively, often beyond what is reasonable or needed.
Long - Examples
I have long hair.
Ich habe lange Haare.
She wore a long dress to the party.
Sie trug ein langes Kleid zur Party.
It took us a long time to finish the project.
Es hat lange gedauert, das Projekt zu beenden.
He has been waiting for a long time.
Er wartet schon lange.
Long grammar
Long - Adverb (Adverb) / Adverb (Adverb)
Lemma: long
Conjugations
Adjective, comparative (Adjective, comparative): longer
Adjective, superlative (Adjective, superlative): longest
Adjective (Adjective): long
Adverb, comparative (Adverb, comparative): longer
Adverb, superlative (Adverb, superlative): longest
Adverb (Adverb): long
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): long
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): long
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): longed
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): longing
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): longs
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): long
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): long
Syllables, Separation and Stress
long Contains 1 syllables: long
Phonetic transcription: ˈlȯŋ
long , ˈlȯŋ (The red syllable is stressed)
Long - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
long: 300 - 400 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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