half-length / take it easy
halblang – halblanger – am halblangsten
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to take it easy
Colloquial: to moderate what you say or how you behave. Used especially as a request not to exaggerate or get so worked up.
Jetzt mach mal halblang, du musst mich wegen dieses kleinen Fehlers nicht gleich anschreien!
Take it easy, you don't have to yell at me just because of this small mistake!
half-length
Approximately half as long as the usual or full length.
Die Bluse hat halblange Ärmel, die bis zu den Ellenbogen reichen.
The blouse has half-length sleeves that reach to the elbows.
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'Halblang' is made up of 'halb' (half) and 'lang' (long). The basic idea is a length or measure that is approximately half the usual or expected length.
Für den Sommer habe ich mir ein halblanges Kleid gekauft.
I bought a half-length dress for the summer.
In 'Mach mal halblang!' ('Take it easy!'), 'halblang' is used as a fixed colloquial request. The expression is directed at someone who should calm down or moderate their reaction.
Mach mal halblang, das Problem lässt sich sicher noch lösen!
Take it easy, the problem can surely still be solved!
When referring to a specific length, 'halblang' often comes before items of clothing or body-covering parts. Typical collocations are 'halblange Ärmel' (half-length sleeves), 'ein halblanger Rock' (a half-length skirt), and 'halblange Haare' (half-length hair).
Im Sommer trägt sie gern ein Kleid mit halblangen Ärmeln.
In summer, she likes wearing a dress with half-length sleeves.
