jarenlang

jarenlang

For years.

Here, 'jarenlang' is used to emphasize that the action (working as a teacher) occurred continuously over an extended period.

Hij heeft jarenlang als leraar gewerkt.

He worked for years as a teacher.

Here, 'jarenlange' is an adjective describing the longevity of the friendship, indicating it lasted many years.

Een jarenlange vriendschap werd uiteengerukt.

A friendship that lasted for years was torn apart.

In this sentence, 'jarenlang' highlights the duration of time that passed in the context of completing the project.

Het heeft jarenlang geduurd voordat het project voltooid was.

It took years before the project was completed.