Mittellange

Mittellange is an adjective in the German language that denotes a length category positioned between short and long. It is commonly used to describe hair, clothing, and other items where the length is mid-range. The term derives from mittellang (middle-long) and is used in both spoken and written German to convey a mid-length characteristic.

Linguistic notes: Mittellange is the attributive form used before feminine singular nouns and before plural nouns, as in eine mittellange Frisur or mittellange Frisuren, and mittellange Haare. For masculine singular nouns, the corresponding form is mittellanger (ein mittellanger Rock); for neuter singular it is mittellanges (ein mittellanges Hemd). The exact ending depends on the gender, number, and article of the noun that follows.

Usage and nuance: Mittellange is widely employed in fashion, hairstyling, and textiles to indicate a length that is neither short nor long. It can be used descriptively in catalogs, reviews, and styling advice. Alternatives such as halblang or shoulder-length may be preferred in some contexts, but mittellange remains a precise mid-length descriptor, especially in written descriptions.

Examples of contexts: mitellange Haare (mid-length hair), ein mittellanger Rock (a mid-length skirt), mittellange Röcke (mid-length skirts), eine mittellange Frisur (a mid-length hairstyle). The term emphasizes a balanced length that falls between shorter and longer varieties without specifying an exact measurement.