stundenlang

for hours

English meaning: for hours
CEFR level: German C1 vocabulary list
Dictionary: German words with S

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stundenlang in a sentence

Er konnte stundenlang arbeiten, ohne eine Pause einzulegen.

Word family

stundenlang is built from die Stunde (hour) and lang (long). German builds meaning by welding words together, so knowing the parts usually gives you the whole.

Words that go with stundenlang

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Questions about stundenlang

What does stundenlang mean in English?

stundenlang means "for hours". For example: "Er konnte stundenlang arbeiten, ohne eine Pause einzulegen."

What level is stundenlang in German?

stundenlang is a C1 word — c1 — advanced.

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