verleng

Verleng is a Dutch term that primarily functions as the stem of the verb verlengen and as the imperative form of that verb. It denotes the action of lengthening or extending something, especially in time or space.

Etymology and form: Verleng derives from the prefix ver- combined with leng (from the word for length), conveying the sense of making something longer. In present tense, the verb is conjugated as: ik verleng, jij verlengt, hij/zij/het verlengt, wij verlengen, jullie verlengen, zij verlengen. The imperative form is Verleng! used to give a direct instruction to lengthen or extend.

Usage: Verleng is commonly used in contexts involving time limits, validity periods, or physical length. For example, ik verleng het abonnement met zes maanden (I extend the subscription by six months). Verleng de termijn tot 1 juli (Extend the term to July 1). In official or administrative language, verlengen appears when extending contracts, visas, licenses, or deadlines. The noun most often used for the result of this action is verlenging (the extension); verzamelingen such as verlenging are typical in formal documents.

Relation to related terms: Verleng is closely related to verlengen, the infinitive, and to verlenging, the noun for an extension. Synonyms include prolongeren and uitbreiden, though verlengen emphasizes lengthening over time more than increasing scope.

See also: verlengen, verlenging, prolongeren.