der Langjährige
Translation
long-standing member, veteran, long-time employee
Examples
Als Langjähriger kennt er die Firma sehr gut.
As a long-standing employee, he knows the company very well.
Die Langjährigen wurden für ihre Treue geehrt.
The long-serving members were honoured for their loyalty.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) long-standing member As a long-standing member, he knows the company.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Veteran, alter Hase (old hand); Antonyms: Neuling (newcomer), Anfänger (beginner)
Etymology
A nominalised adjective from 'langjährig' (long-standing). The capitalisation indicates it's a noun.
Memory Tips
This refers to a person who has been somewhere for 'long years'. Think of a company 'veteran'.