ADJECTIVE

jahrelang/ˈjaːʁəˌlaŋ/for years; for many years

jahrelang is a German adjective that means for years or for many years. It is pronounced /ˈjaːʁəˌlaŋ/.

Definitions

1.lasting for many years; continuing over years(duration)

a.continuing for a long period of years

Er hat jahrelang im Ausland gearbeitet.He worked abroad for years.

b.existing or happening repeatedly during many years

Sie war jahrelang Vorsitzende des Vereins.She was the chairperson of the club for many years.

Adjective Forms

Positivejahrelang

Frequently asked questions

What does "jahrelang" mean in English?
"jahrelang" means for years or for many years. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "jahrelang"?
"jahrelang" is pronounced /ˈjaːʁəˌlaŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "jahrelang"?
"jahrelang" is a adjective in German.

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