forlænget

Forlænget is the past participle and an adjective form of the Danish verb forlænge, meaning to prolong or lengthen. As an adjective, forlænget describes something that has been extended or drawn out, such as time, duration, or physical length. It is neutral in tone and commonly used in both formal and informal Danish.

The word is built from the prefix for- combined with the root related to length from the word lange/læng(e). It originates from Danish and has cognates in other Scandinavian languages, reflecting the same concept of making something longer or more extensive.

In usage, forlænget is typically placed before a noun in attributive position, with spelling adjustments for number and definiteness. For example: et forlænget ophold (an extended stay), en forlænget frist (an extended deadline). Plural forms take -ede: forlængede frister (extended deadlines). In definite form, it becomes det forlængede ophold (the extended stay).

Common contexts include travel, legal or administrative matters, and scheduling, where an event or period has been lengthened beyond the original plan. It can carry a neutral to slightly formal nuance, and may imply a deliberate or necessary extension rather than a mere suggestion of length.

Related terms include forlænge (to prolong), forlængelse (extension), and længere (longer), which are etymologically connected and used in closely related ways.

See also: forlænge, forlængelse, længere, længde.