mehrjährig
Translation
multi-year, lasting several years, perennial
Examples
Er hat mehrjährige Berufserfahrung.
He has several years of professional experience.
Diese Pflanze ist mehrjährig und winterhart.
This plant is perennial and hardy.
Grammar Patterns
multi-year experience ((in sth.)) She has multi-year experience in marketing.
Similar Words
Synonym: langjährig (long-standing); Antonym: einjährig (one-year), kurzfristig (short-term)
Etymology
From 'mehr' (more, several) + 'jährig' (related to years, from 'Jahr').
Memory Tips
Literally 'more-yearly'. Something that lasts for more than one 'Jahr' (year).