årslång

årslång is a Swedish adjective that translates to "year-long" or "lasting a year." It is used to describe something that continues for an entire year or a significant portion of it. The word is a compound of "år" meaning "year" and "lång" meaning "long."

This adjective can be applied to various situations. For example, one might describe a drought as "årslång," indicating it has persisted for over twelve months. Similarly, a contract or a lease could be "årslång," meaning it is valid for one full year. It can also refer to recurring events or phenomena that span a year, such as an "årslång" project or a specific type of "årslång" winter in a particular climate. The usage emphasizes the duration and the completion of a full annual cycle.