This is the 1606th most frequent Dutch word.
jarenlange
"Jarenlange" means "lasting for years" or "years-long."
The word 'jarenlange' describes the extensive and ongoing duration of effort put into training.
Na jarenlange training won hij eindelijk de gouden medaille.
After years of training, he finally won the gold medal.
Here, 'jarenlange' emphasizes the prolonged and enduring nature of their bond.
De vriendschap tussen hen is het resultaat van een jarenlange band.
The friendship between them is the result of a years-long bond.
In this context, 'jarenlange' conveys the extended period over which experience was gained.