This is the 539th most frequent Icelandic word.
lengur
"Lengur" means "longer" or "any longer" in English.
In this example, 'lengur' is utilized in a comparative sense to denote a greater length of time.
Hún bjó þar lengur en hann.
She lived there longer than he did.
This instance employs 'lengur' in a temporal sense to request an extension of time.
Gætir þú beðið aðeins lengur?
Could you wait a little longer?
Here, 'lengur' is used in the negative form to indicate cessation of an action or state.