No. 4,507 in German
monatelang
"Monatelang" means "for months" or "lasting several months."
In a sentence
Ich habe monatelang auf diese Gelegenheit gewartet.
I have waited for months for this opportunity.
The word 'monatelang' is used to emphasize the duration of waiting, indicating it lasted for several months.
Er hat monatelang kein Wort gesagt.
He has not said a word for months.
Here, 'monatelang' highlights the extended period of time during which the subject remained silent, conveying a sense of prolonged silence.
Unsere Vorbereitung für das Event war monatelang.
Our preparations for the event lasted for months.
In this sentence, 'monatelang' is used to describe the extended duration of the preparations, showcasing the effort and time involved.
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