No. 2,610 in Dutch
hoelang
"Hoelang" means "how long" in English.
In a sentence
Hoelang duurt de treinreis naar Amsterdam?
How long does the train ride to Amsterdam take?
The term 'hoelang' is used here as an interrogative adverb to inquire about the duration of a specific event—namely, the train ride to Amsterdam.
Hoelang moet ik nog wachten?
How long do I still have to wait?
In this sentence, 'hoelang' functions as an inquiry into the duration of the waiting period, emphasizing uncertainty or anticipation.
Ik weet niet hoelang dit project zal duren.
I don't know how long this project will take.
Here, 'hoelang' is used to introduce an indirect question about the duration of the project's completion, showcasing its application in complex sentences.
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