Adjective / Adverb
jahrelang
Pronunciation: /ˈjaːʁəlaŋ(k)/
longstanding
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Meanings
Adjective
- longstanding
- yearslong; lasting for years
Adverb
- for years, in years
Example sentence
Ihre jahrelange Erfahrung hilft dem ganzen Team.
Her longstanding experience helps the whole team.
Usage
- jahrelang warten — Wait for years; no ending when used adverbially.
- nach jahrelanger Arbeit — Before a noun, jahrelang takes adjective endings.
Sie haben jahrelang im selben Haus gewohnt.
They lived in the same house for years.