German word

mehrjährig

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈmeːɐ̯ˌjɛːʁɪç/

Meaning

  • adjectivelasting several years

Example

Sie hat mehrjährige Erfahrung in diesem Bereich.

She has several years of experience in this field.

Illustration for mehrjährig (lasting several years)

More examples

Wir streben eine mehrjährige Zusammenarbeit mit dem Partner an.

We aim for a multi-year collaboration with the partner.

Core concept

A single project, plant, or record crossing several year markers while remaining continuous.

Common phrases

  • mehrjährige Erfahrung

    several years' experience

  • mehrjährige Zusammenarbeit

    several years of cooperation

  • mehrjährige Tätigkeit

    several years of service

Similar words

langjährig: Built up or maintained over many years, especially experience or a relationship.
jahrelang: Continuing for years rather than ending quickly.

Definition in German

über mehrere Jahre bestehend

Word origin

Mehrjährig combines mehr ('more') with jährig ('year-based') to form an adjective for something connected with more than one year.

Usage tips

  • Mehrjährig describes duration across several years, whereas jährlich describes something that occurs once each year.

Other meanings

  • perennialadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • Mehrjährigkeitmulti-year durationnoun

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