Danish · Adjectives

Lang

Tall / Long

Beginneradjective

Definition

Of great height or length.

Example

Min bror er meget lang.

My brother is very tall.

Etymology

'Lang' comes from the Old Norse word 'langr', which means 'long' or 'tall'. It has evolved steadily in the linguistic journey from its Norse roots to modern usage.

How & Where It’s Used

'Lang' is common in both informal conversation and formal writing. It is understood across all Danish-speaking regions without significant variations.

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