Years running Meaning in English
expression
ˈjɪɹz/, /jɝz/ /ˈɹənɪŋ
YEERZ RUN-ing
jˈiəz/ /ɹˈʌnɪŋ
YEERZ RUN-ing
Definition
This expression means for a number of years in a row, without interruption.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used after numbers (e.g., 'five years running'). Informal and common in speech and writing. Often describes achievements, events, or repeated actions. Similar to 'years in a row.' Do not use for non-continuous periods.
Spanish: años seguidos - años consecutivosPortuguese (BR): anos seguidos - anos consecutivosPortuguese (PT): anos seguidos - anos consecutivosChinese (Simplified): 连续几年Chinese (Traditional): 連續幾年Hindi: लगातार कई सालArabic: أعوام متتالية - سنوات متتابعةBengali: টানা বছর - লাগাতার বছরRussian: лет подрядJapanese: 年連続Vietnamese: năm liên tụcKorean: 년 연속Turkish: yıl üst üste - yıl boyunca aralıksızUrdu: سال لگاتارIndonesian: tahun berturut-turut
Example Sentences
She has won the award for three years running.
basic
The team finished second for four years running.
basic
We went to the same beach for five years running.
basic
This is the second year running that it’s rained on our picnic.
natural
They’ve made the finals six years running—that’s impressive!
natural
His birthday party has been a big event in our town for ten years running.
natural