No. 1,606 in Dutch
jarenlange
"Jarenlange" means "lasting for years" or "years-long."
In a sentence
Na jarenlange training won hij eindelijk de gouden medaille.
After years of training, he finally won the gold medal.
The word 'jarenlange' describes the extensive and ongoing duration of effort put into training.
De vriendschap tussen hen is het resultaat van een jarenlange band.
The friendship between them is the result of a years-long bond.
Here, 'jarenlange' emphasizes the prolonged and enduring nature of their bond.
Door zijn jarenlange ervaring is hij uitstekend in zijn vak.
Due to his years of experience, he excels in his profession.
In this context, 'jarenlange' conveys the extended period over which experience was gained.
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