English–German

“length” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈlɛŋə/

Example

Ich messe die Länge des Tisches.

I am measuring the length of the table.

Illustration for Länge (length)

How to say “length” in German

“Length” in German is Länge.

A line between two endpoints becomes a number when its span is measured, whether it belongs to an object or a space.

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

Example sentences with Länge

Für die Lieferung brauchen wir die Länge des Pakets.

For delivery, we need the length of the package.

Tips for using Länge

  • Wie lang ist ...? asks about a physical dimension, while Wie lange ...? asks about duration.

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