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elongated
Describes a shape that is significantly longer in one direction than in the other; of a stretched, oval, or rectangular shape.
Der Tisch hat eine längliche Form und bietet Platz für acht Personen.
The table has an elongated shape and seats eight people.
The word is derived from 'lang' (long) with the ending '-lich'. This ending often softens the meaning or describes a quality. 'Länglich' (elongated) therefore means 'rather long than wide' and describes a shape.
Die Gurke hat eine längliche Form.
The cucumber has an elongated shape.
'Länglich' (elongated) is used almost exclusively to describe the shape of an object. It emphasizes that length is the most noticeable dimension in relation to width.
Für das Rezept benötigst du eine längliche Backform.
For the recipe, you need an elongated baking pan.
It is often used to describe the shape of everyday objects, body parts, or geometric figures. Common combinations are: 'ein länglicher Tisch' (an elongated table), 'ein längliches Gesicht' (an elongated face), or 'ein länglicher Raum' (an elongated room).
Er hat ein schmales, längliches Gesicht.
He has a narrow, elongated face.
long
Both words can express the great length of an object. „Lang“ mainly refers to its length, while „länglich“ additionally suggests a shape that is noticeably longer than it is wide, often oval or rectangular. Use „lang“ when only the length matters and „länglich“ when the shape is important.
Der längliche Tisch ist deutlich länger als breit.
The elongated table is noticeably longer than it is wide.
Der Tisch ist zwei Meter lang und passt trotzdem ins Zimmer.
The table is two meters long and still fits in the room.
