This is the 4055th most frequent German word.
wochenlang
"Wochenlang" means "for weeks."
In this sentence, 'wochenlang' is used as an adverb to describe the duration of the illness, indicating that it lasted for several weeks.
Er war wochenlang krank.
He was sick for weeks.
Here, 'wochenlang' modifies the verb 'gewartet,' specifying that the waiting period extended over several weeks.
Ich habe wochenlang auf eine Nachricht gewartet.
I have waited for a message for weeks.
In this example, 'wochenlang' describes the duration of the state of being covered in snow, emphasizing the prolonged nature of the condition.