No. 128 in Swedish

länge

For a long time.

In a sentence

Jag har inte sett dig på länge.
I haven't seen you in a long time.
In this sentence, 'länge' is used to denote a long duration of time, indicating that the speaker has not seen the person for an extended period.
Hur länge ska vi vänta här?
How long should we wait here?
Here, 'länge' is employed to inquire about the duration of time for which the waiting will occur, highlighting its usage in questions related to time span.
Han stannade uppe länge för att arbeta.
He stayed up late to work.
In this context, 'länge' describes a prolonged action or state, emphasizing the extended duration for which he remained awake and active.

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