langgezogen
elongated
Extending over a considerable length; stretched out lengthwise.
EXAMPLE
Der langgezogene See erstreckt sich über mehrere Kilometer.
The elongated lake stretches for several kilometers.
langgezogen
elongated / drawn-out
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Meanings
langgezogen
drawn-out
Lasting or seeming stretched out over a longer period, especially when referring to sounds, movements, or processes.
EXAMPLE
Sie stieß einen langgezogenen Seufzer aus.
She let out a drawn-out sigh.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry langgezogen, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | langgezogen |
|---|
After der, die, das
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -e | -e | -e | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -e | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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After ein, eine
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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Without article
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -e |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -e |
| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
| gen. | -en | -er | -en | -er |
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Usage tips
Word formation
The word „langgezogen“ (elongated / drawn-out) consists of „lang“ (long) and „gezogen“ (drawn), the past participle of „ziehen“ (to pull). The idea of pulling something out lengthwise helps you understand both its spatial and temporal uses.
EXAMPLE
Auf der Karte erkennt man die langgezogene Form der Insel.
On the map, you can see the island's elongated shape.
Aus der Ferne hörten wir einen langgezogenen Ruf.
From a distance, we heard a drawn-out call.
Typical collocations
With landscapes and roads, „ein langgezogenes Tal“ (an elongated valley) and „eine langgezogene Kurve“ (a long sweeping curve) are typical collocations. With a curve, remember that „langgezogen“ describes its course, not its width.
EXAMPLE
Hinter dem Dorf führt die Straße durch eine langgezogene Kurve.
Behind the village, the road goes through a long sweeping curve.
Describing sounds
For sounds, the expressions „ein langgezogener Schrei“ (a drawn-out scream), „ein langgezogener Ton“ (a sustained note), and „ein langgezogener Seufzer“ (a drawn-out sigh) are common. With „Schrei“ (scream) and „Seufzer“ (sigh), the verb „ausstoßen“ (to let out) is often used.
EXAMPLE
Als sie die Schlange entdeckte, stieß sie einen langgezogenen Schrei aus.
When she spotted the snake, she let out a drawn-out scream.
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