adjective
flerårig
perennial
Definition & meaning
Flerårig means lasting for several years or occurring over a period of several years.
In botany, it means perennial: a plant that lives for more than two years.
Grammar & Word origin
An adjective formed from fler (“more” or “several”) and årig (“-year-old” or “lasting a number of years”), derived from år (“year”).
It is inflected as flerårigt in the neuter and fleråriga in the plural and definite forms.
Synonyms & antonyms
- Synonym: mångårig — lasting many years; it often emphasizes a long-established duration.
- Antonyms: ettårig — lasting one year, or annual in botany; tvåårig — lasting two years, or biennial in botany.
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Examples
Vi planterar en flerårig blomma.adjective
We are planting a perennial flower.
Vissa örter är mer tåliga och fleråriga.adjective
Some herbs are more hardy and perennial.
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