lang
long, tall
Beginner Adjective
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Pronunciation
/lɑŋ/
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Cultural Note
'Hoe lang ben je?' (How tall are you?) is a question Dutch people hear often from foreigners, since the Dutch are the tallest nation on average. 'Lang' refers to both height and duration — context makes it clear.
📝 Example Sentences
Hoe lang ben je?
How tall are you?
Het was een lange dag.
It was a long day.
Ik heb lang op je gewacht.
I waited a long time for you.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| base | lang |
| comparative | langer |
| predicative | lang |
| superlative | langst |