Längs Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Längs" is mainly used as preposition meaning "along", "alongside" or "lengthwise". It is also used as adverb.

Essential properties of "längs"

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Meanings of "längs" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Along a line or edge"

"Längs", when used with this meaning, acts as preposition.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Wir gingen längs des Flusses spazieren.We walked along the river.
  2. Das Boot fuhr längs der Küste.The boat sailed along the coast.
  3. Er legte das Brett längs der Wand.He placed the board along the wall.

2.) "In a longitudinal direction"

"Längs", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das Seil wurde längs gespannt.The rope was stretched lengthwise.
  2. Er schnitt das Brot längs durch.He cut the bread lengthwise.
  3. Die Straße verläuft längs durch das Tal.The road runs lengthwise through the valley.
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