German word

Länge

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈlɛŋə/

Meaning

  • feminine nounlength

Example

Ich messe die Länge des Tisches.

I am measuring the length of the table.

Illustration for Länge (length)

More examples

Für die Lieferung brauchen wir die Länge des Pakets.

For delivery, we need the length of the package.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • die Länge messen

    measure the length

  • eine Länge haben

    have a length

  • die Länge angeben

    specify the length

Similar words

Breite: Distance across an object or surface from side to side.
Höhe: Vertical distance from a base or reference point to the top.
Distanz: Amount of space between two points.
Dauer: Time that an event or state continues.

Definition in German

Länge ist das Maß der Ausdehnung in einer Richtung, also der Abstand von einem Ende zum anderen.

Word origin

The noun Länge developed from lang through historical forms such as Old High German lengi and Middle High German lenge.

Usage tips

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

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