Usages of lang
Die stadige bus maak my reis langer as die vinnige trein.
The slow bus makes my journey longer than the fast train.
Ek lees ’n lang boek.
I read a long book.
Soms lees ek ’n lang boek.
Sometimes I read a long book.
Die ongeduldige vriend hou nie van lang rye by die hospitaal nie.
The impatient friend does not like long queues at the hospital.
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