No. 14,537 in German
lebenslanger
"Lifelong" or "life-long."
In a sentence
Ich habe lebenslange Freundschaften geschlossen.
I have formed lifelong friendships.
In this sentence, 'lebenslanger' is used to describe friendships that last a lifetime, emphasizing their enduring nature.
Ein lebenslanger Lernprozess ist wichtig für persönliche Entwicklung.
A lifelong learning process is important for personal development.
Here, 'lebenslanger' modifies 'Lernprozess', indicating an ongoing activity that spans one's entire life.
Er wurde zu lebenslanger Haft verurteilt.
He was sentenced to life imprisonment.
This usage of 'lebenslanger' describes the duration of imprisonment, highlighting its permanence.
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