No. 839 in Dutch
langere
The Dutch word "langere" means "longer" in English.
In a sentence
Dit is een langere route dan de vorige.
This is a longer route than the previous one.
In this sentence, 'langere' is an adjective describing the noun 'route', indicating a comparative difference in length.
Langere werktijden kunnen leiden tot vermoeidheid.
Longer working hours can lead to fatigue.
Here, 'langere' is used as an adjective modifying the plural noun 'werktijden', pointing out an emphasis on increased length in duration.
Ze koos voor een langere weg om van het landschap te genieten.
She chose a longer path to enjoy the scenery.
In this instance, 'langere' describes the noun 'weg', comparing it to other paths in terms of length, typically physical distance.
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