jahrelang

for years, years-long

Word details

German meaning
Über viele Jahre hinweg andauernd oder bestehend.
English meaning
for years, for many years
Synonym
langjährig
German example
Sie haben jahrelang zusammengearbeitet.
English example
They worked together for years.

Example sentences with “jahrelang”

  1. Wir haben jahrelang darauf gewartet. (We have been waiting for it for years.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'jahrelang' an adjective or adverb?

It functions as both, describing the duration of an event.