länger

Länger is a German-language term that can function as the comparative form of the adjective lang, meaning “longer,” as well as a surname. In everyday German, längER is used to compare length in space or time; examples include “Dieses Seil ist länger als jenes” and “Ich bleibe länger.” The form preserves the umlaut over the a and ends with -er.

As a surname, Länger is of German origin and occurs in German-speaking areas such as Germany, Austria, and parts of Switzerland. Surnames of this type typically originate from nicknames, descriptive descriptors, or toponymic features related to length or long features in the landscape; specific origins can vary by family. Bearers of the name have been recorded across various professions, but there is no single globally prominent bearer universally associated with the surname.

Pronunciation in German is typically [ˈlɛŋɐ]. The spelling with umlaut on the a is standard in both the adjective form and the surname, and the pronunciation is broadly consistent between uses.

Variant spellings and related names include Langer (without the umlaut), which is a distinct surname and may reflect different regional spellings or etymologies. The two forms are related only by orthography and historical development rather than by a single unified meaning.

See also: Langer, a German surname; lang, long.