monatelang
Translation
for months, for months on end
Examples
Er war monatelang auf Reisen.
He was travelling for months.
Die Verhandlungen dauerten monatelang.
The negotiations lasted for months.
Sie hat monatelang für die Prüfung gelernt.
She studied for the exam for months.
Grammar Patterns
monatelang + Verb/Adjective (as an adverb) to do sth. for months Er hat monatelang gearbeitet.
Similar Words
Synonyms: über Monate (over months)
Etymology
A compound of 'Monate' (months) and 'lang' (long). Literally 'months-long'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Monate' (months) + 'lang' (long). It describes a duration lasting for months.