verb
to extend, to lengthen, to prolong
B1
verlängern means to extend, lengthen or prolong something. It is a regular (weak) non‑reflexive verb that takes haben as auxiliary in compound tenses. Not separable and no special preposition required. Passive forms are common (wird verlängert). Use for time periods, contracts, or physical objects.
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Ich verlängere meinen Vertrag.
I'm extending my contract.
Kannst du das Rückgabedatum verlängern?
Can you extend the return date?
Der Verwalter verlängerte die Frist, nachdem der Kunde mehr Zeit beantragte.
The administrator extended the deadline after the client requested more time.
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picture stretching a ribbon to make it longer.
sounds like 'very longer' — think 'make something longer'.
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Prefix 'ver-' is inseparable; verb is regular (weak). Commonly used for time, deadlines, contracts, and meetings.