German word

solange

Pronunciation

IPA/zoˈlaŋə/

Meaning

  • conjunctionas long as

Example

Ich bleibe hier, solange du mich brauchst.

I'll stay here as long as you need me.

Illustration for solange (as long as)

More examples

Ich helfe dir gern, solange ich Zeit habe.

I am happy to help you as long as I have time.

Core concept

A temporary rule stays active from the moment a stated condition begins until that condition or period ends.

Common phrases

  • solange ich Zeit habe

    as long as I have time

  • solange es geht

    as long as possible

Similar words

wenn: States that one event or state occurs when a particular condition is met.
während: Shows that two events or states take place during the same period.
bis: Shows that an action or state continues until a stated point or event.
falls: States a possible condition whose fulfillment is uncertain.

Definition in German

Subordinierende Konjunktion, die aussagt, dass etwas nur während einer bestimmten Zeit oder Bedingung gilt.

Word origin

The conjunction solange arose when the German words so and lange were combined into the phrase so lange and later fused in use.

Usage tips

  • Solange covers both duration and a condition, whereas während more directly presents events as occurring at the same time.

Other meanings

  • whileconjunction

Opposites

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