lebenslang
Translation
lifelong, for life
Examples
Er bekam eine lebenslange Haftstrafe.
He received a life sentence.
Sie müssen lebenslang lernen.
You have to learn for a lifetime.
Grammar Patterns
attributive: a lifelong guarantee He has a lifelong guarantee.
adverbial: to learn for life One must learn for life.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ewig, für immer; Antonyms: kurzfristig, temporär
Etymology
Composed of 'Leben' (life) + 's' (linking element) + 'lang' (long). Literally 'life-long'.
Memory Tips
Think of something that lasts for your entire 'long life' ('Leben' + 'lang').