längs

Based on: lang(e)
Adverb
  1. lengthwise
  2. along
1.

lengthwise

Opposite: quer
(Pretty much the opposite of "crossing".)
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Examples
  • Ich schneide das Brot längs, damit die Scheiben länger werden.
  • I cut the bread lengthwise so the slices are longer.
2.

along

(As a preposition. Goes with Genitive.)
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Examples
  • Ich laufe längs des Flusses nach Hause.
  • I walk along the river home.

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is there any difference between the prepositions längs and längsseits ?

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Hmmm, I can’t think of one, but I don’t think I have ever used “längsseits” myself. Maybe as an orientation, like what direction should a book be placed into a case or something.

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How many meanings does the German word 'längs' have?

längs has 2 distinct meanings: 1. lengthwise, 2. along.

What is 'längs' related to?

The word 'längs' is related to lang(e).

Where can I learn more about 'längs'?

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