ADVERB
jahrzehntelang/jaːɐ̯ˈt͡seːntəˌlaŋ/for decades; over decades
jahrzehntelang is a German adverb that means for decades or over decades. It is pronounced /jaːɐ̯ˈt͡seːntəˌlaŋ/.
Definitions
1.for a period of several decades(duration)
a.lasting or continuing for many decades
Das Problem blieb jahrzehntelang ungelöst.—The problem remained unsolved for decades.
b.over or throughout a span of decades
Sie hat jahrzehntelang in diesem Betrieb gearbeitet.—She worked at this company for decades.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "jahrzehntelang" mean in English?
- "jahrzehntelang" means for decades or over decades. It is a German adverb.
- How do you pronounce "jahrzehntelang"?
- "jahrzehntelang" is pronounced /jaːɐ̯ˈt͡seːntəˌlaŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "jahrzehntelang"?
- "jahrzehntelang" is a adverb in German.
