German word

wochenlang

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈvɔxn̩ˌlaŋ/

Meaning

  • adverbfor weeks

Example

Er war wochenlang krank.

He was ill for weeks.

Illustration for wochenlang (for weeks)

More examples

Er übte wochenlang für das Konzert.

He practiced for weeks for the concert.

Core concept

A single stretch of time running across several complete weeks.

Common phrases

  • wochenlang warten auf das Ergebnis

    wait for the result for weeks

  • wochenlang studieren

    study for weeks

  • wochenlang reisen

    travel for weeks

Similar words

tagelang: Continuing for several days.
monatelang: Lasting for several months.
seit Wochen: Continuing for several weeks up to the present.

Definition in German

Mehrere Wochen hindurch andauernd.

Word origin

The word combines the plural form "Wochen" of "Woche" with the suffix "-lang", meaning a duration extending for that length of time.

Usage tips

  • As an adverb, "wochenlang" stays lowercase and unchanged, while the attributive adjective form is inflected, as in "eine wochenlange Krankheit".

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