ADVERB

längst/lɛŋst/long ago; for a long time; already

längst is a German adverb that means long ago, for a long time, or already. It is pronounced /lɛŋst/.

Definitions

1.already for a long time; a long time ago(temporal)

a.already (for a considerable time now)

Das weiß ich längst.—I've known that for a long time.

b.a long time ago

Die Geschichte spielte sich längst ab.—The story took place a long time ago.

Frequently asked questions

What does "längst" mean in English?
"längst" means long ago, for a long time, or already. It is a German adverb.
How do you pronounce "längst"?
"längst" is pronounced /lɛŋst/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "längst"?
"längst" is a adverb in German.

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