die Verlängerung
Translation
extension, renewal, prolongation, overtime
Examples
Ich brauche eine Verlängerung für mein Visum.
I need an extension for my visa.
Das Spiel ging in die Verlängerung.
The game went into overtime.
Kannst du mir die Verlängerung geben?
Can you give me the extension cord?
Grammar Patterns
the extension/renewal of sth. die Verlängerung ((von et3)) The extension of the contract was approved.
to go into overtime in die Verlängerung gehen The final match went into overtime.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Erweiterung (expansion), Aufschub (postponement)
Etymology
From the verb 'verlängern' (to lengthen), which is 'ver-' + 'länger' (longer). The '-ung' suffix makes it a noun.
Memory Tips
You can see 'länger', which means 'longer'. The word literally means 'the act of making longer'.