langärmlige

Langärmlige is a German adjective meaning long-sleeved. It describes garments whose sleeves extend to the wrist and is commonly used in fashion descriptions, catalogs, and labeling.

In attributive position, langärmlige changes form depending on gender, number, and article. Examples include: langärmlige Hemden (plural, no article), die langärmligen Hemden (plural, with definite article), eine langärmlige Bluse (feminine singular with indefinite article), ein langärmliges Hemd (neuter singular), and ein langärmliger Mantel (masculine singular). The form langärmlige is therefore typical for feminine singular and plural usages, while other gendered forms appear as langärmliger (masculine singular) and langärmliges (neuter singular).

The term is formed from lang (long) and Ärmel (sleeve), and is part of a broader set describing sleeve lengths. Variants include langärmlig and langärmelig, both widely understood in German, with subtle stylistic preferences across regions and brands. In practical use, langärmlige and its inflected forms are standard in product descriptions and sizing for shirts, sweaters, jackets, and other upper-body garments.

Related terms describe opposite or intermediate sleeve lengths, such as kurzärmelig (short-sleeved) and ärmellos (sleeveless), as well as three-quarter sleeves (Dreiviertelarm). The concept is common across German-speaking markets and is used consistently in retail, online catalogs, and fashion journalism. Example: “Ich brauche ein langärmliges Hemd für den Herbst.”