längere
Translation
longer
Examples
Ich brauche eine längere Pause.
I need a longer break.
Längere Wartezeiten sind normal.
Longer waiting times are normal.
Grammar Patterns
((adjective)) + ((noun)) longer (...) A longer break is necessary.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ausgedehnter (more extensive); Antonyms: kürzere (shorter)
Etymology
This is the inflected form of 'länger', the comparative of 'lang' (long), with the adjective ending '-e'.
Memory Tips
It looks and sounds very similar to the English 'longer'. Think of 'lang' as 'long' and '-er' as the comparative marker.