# jahrelang

jahrelang is a German adjective meaning “longstanding”.

## In other languages

- Русский: многолетний, долголетний

## Adjective

1. longstanding
2. yearslong; lasting for years
3. for years; longstanding; long-standing; in years
   - „Die Folgen der Grausamkeiten spürt Elisa bis heute, trotz jahrelanger Psychotherapie.“

## Adverb

1. for years, in years

## Examples

- Der Garten war jahrelang nicht gepflegt worden. — The garden had not been cared for in years.
- Tom bewahrte jahrelang Stillschweigen über sein Verbrechen. — Tom kept silent about his crime for years.
- Der Zaun ist morsch, weil er jahrelang nicht gestrichen wurde. — The fence is rotting because it hasn't been painted for years.
- Maria und ich blieben jahrelang gute Freunde. — Mary and I remained good friends for years.
- Sein Erfolg ist das Resultat jahrelanger Ausdauer. — His success is the result of many years of perseverance.

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