wochenlang
Translation
for weeks, weeks long
Examples
Er war wochenlang krank.
He was sick for weeks.
Die Vorbereitung dauerte wochenlang.
The preparation took weeks.
Grammar Patterns
((Adverb)) modifies a verb or state He waited for an answer for weeks.
Similar Words
monatelang, tagelang; Antonyms: kurz
Etymology
Composed of 'Woche' (week) and 'lang' (long). Literally means 'week-long'.
Memory Tips
Picture a timeline stretching out for a 'long' time, measured in 'Wochen' (weeks).