kilometerlånga

Kilometerlånga is a Swedish adjective that translates to "kilometer-long" or "kilometers long" in English. It is used to describe something that extends for a significant distance, measured in kilometers. This term emphasizes the vastness or extent of an object, distance, or phenomenon.

The adjective is formed by combining the noun "kilometer" with the adjective-forming suffix "-långa," which means "long." It is a common descriptor in Swedish for things such as roads, rivers, queues, or even abstract concepts like a period of time that feels exceptionally lengthy. For example, one might describe a "kilometerlång kö" (kilometer-long queue) or a "kilometerlång promenad" (kilometer-long walk). The use of "kilometerlånga" highlights the impressive scale of the subject being described, conveying a sense of distance that is considerable and noticeable. It is a straightforward and descriptive term in everyday Swedish usage.