English–German

“for a long time” in German

German

Alsolange

Pronunciation

IPA/laŋ/

Example

Wir haben lange gesprochen.

We talked for a long time.

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How to say “for a long time” in German

“For a long time” in German is lang.

A stretch of time extending far from a reference point.

Full entry for lang: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with lang

Ich habe ihn lange nicht gesehen.

I haven't seen him for a long time.

Tips for using lang

  • In seit langem, langem is the dative form required after the preposition seit.

Other German words for “for a long time”

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lange

adverbfor a long time

Ich habe lange auf dich gewartet.

I waited for you for a long time.

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