No. 7,678 in Dutch
dagenlang
For days on end.
In a sentence
Ik heb dagenlang gewacht op een antwoord.
I waited for an answer for days.
Here, 'dagenlang' emphasizes a prolonged duration spanning multiple days, highlighting the sustained effort or anticipation during that period.
De regen viel dagenlang zonder te stoppen.
The rain fell for days without stopping.
In this sentence, 'dagenlang' indicates the continuous occurrence of an event (rainfall) over many days, showing its persistence.
Ze studeerde dagenlang voor haar examens.
She studied for days for her exams.
'Dagenlang' here demonstrates intense activity (studying) that occupies several consecutive days, stressing dedication or effort.
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