Eeuwenlang
Example: De kastelen stonden eeuwenlang in het bos zonder verandering.
Definition
"Eeuwenlang" is an adverb meaning for a very long period, often spanning several centuries. It describes something that lasts or endures through many hundreds of years, as in the phrase 'The castles stood for centuries in the forest without change.'
Etymology
The Dutch word "eeuwenlang" combines "eeuwen," meaning 'centuries,' and "lang," meaning 'long.' It literally translates to 'centuries long,' emphasizing a duration extending over many centuries. Did you know? This word vividly captures the vastness of historical time in just one term.
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"Eeuwenlang" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (A2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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