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An informal short form of „solange“ (as long as): during the entire time that a particular state exists or something is happening.
Solang du im Urlaub bist, kümmere ich mich um deine Katze.
As long as you're on vacation, I'll take care of your cat.
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An informal short form of „solange“ (as long as): on the condition that something applies or is observed.
Du darfst mein Auto benutzen, solang du vorsichtig fährst.
You may use my car as long as you drive carefully.
„Solang“ (as long as) introduces a subordinate clause. The conjugated verb comes at the end of the clause, and a comma is placed between the subordinate clause and the main clause.
Solang die Kinder draußen spielen, bleibt die Tür offen.
As long as the children are playing outside, the door stays open.
„Solang“ (as long as) is informal and is especially suitable for spoken language and informal texts.
Solang du hier bist, können wir gemeinsam lernen.
As long as you're here, we can study together.
The temporal meaning is often clear from the fact that „solang“ (as long as) connects a period of time with an ongoing state or process.
Solang der Film läuft, bitte ich dich um Ruhe.
As long as the film is playing, I'd like you to be quiet.
The conditional meaning often appears in sentences involving permissions, rules, or agreements. The subordinate clause then states the condition.
Du kannst das Fahrrad nehmen, solang du es heute Abend zurückbringst.
You can take the bike as long as you bring it back this evening.
