verlängern
Translation
to extend, to lengthen, to prolong
Examples
Können wir unseren Aufenthalt verlängern?
Can we extend our stay?
Ich möchte meinen Vertrag verlängern.
I would like to extend my contract.
Sie verlängert das Kleid um fünf Zentimeter.
She is lengthening the dress by five centimeters.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to extend/lengthen sth. I need to extend my visa.
((sth.)) ((by sth.)) to extend sth. by a certain amount We extended our vacation by a week.
Similar Words
Synonyms: to extend, to prolong; Antonyms: to shorten (verkürzen)
Etymology
From 'ver-' (a prefix indicating change) + 'länger' (longer). It literally means 'to make longer'.
Memory Tips
The word's structure is a perfect hint: 'ver-' + 'länger' (longer) = to make longer.