English–German

“long-standing” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈlaŋˌjɛːʁɪç/

Example

Das ist ein langjähriges Projekt.

This is a long-standing project.

Illustration for langjährig (long-standing)

How to say “long-standing” in German

“Long-standing” in German is langjährig.

A project carrying a thick stack of completed calendar years.

Full entry for langjährig: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with langjährig

Unsere langjährige Zusammenarbeit war sehr erfolgreich.

Our long-standing collaboration was very successful.

Tips for using langjährig

  • Langjährig describes an established duration, whereas langfristig usually concerns a long-range plan or a period extending far into the future.

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