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jahrelang

/ˈjaːʁəlaŋ/· adverb

for years

Jahrelang — for several years: jahrelang warten, jahrelange Erfahrung.

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jahrelang
for years

Sie hat jahrelang in Spanien gelebt.

She lived in Spain for years.

Word family

jahrelangdas Jahryearlanglongmonatelangfor months

Common combinations

  • jahrelang wartento wait for years
  • jahrelange Erfahrungyears of experience
  • nach jahrelangem Streitafter years of arguing

Real examples

  • Wir haben uns jahrelang nicht gesehen.We haven't seen each other for years.
  • Er hat jahrelang für diese Reise gespart.He saved for years for this trip.
  • Die Firma sucht jemanden mit jahrelanger Erfahrung.The company is looking for someone with years of experience.

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