For weeks running Meaning in English
expression
ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈwiks/ /ˈɹənɪŋ
FOR or FUR or FRUR WEEKZ RUN-ing
fˈɔː/ /wˈiːks/ /ɹˈʌnɪŋ
f-AW WEEKZ RUN-ing
Definition
Used to describe something happening for several weeks in a row, without interruption.
Usage & Nuances
This is a formal or neutral phrase, often used in writing or serious speech. It emphasizes the continuity and lack of interruption. Often used with numbers: 'for three weeks running.' Similar to 'in a row'. Don't confuse with 'running for weeks' (which can imply duration, not sequence).
Spanish: durante semanas seguidas - durante varias semanas consecutivasPortuguese (BR): por semanas seguidas - por várias semanas consecutivasPortuguese (PT): durante semanas seguidas - durante várias semanas consecutivasChinese (Simplified): 连续几个星期Chinese (Traditional): 連續好幾週Hindi: लगातार कई हफ्तों तकArabic: لعدة أسابيع متتاليةBengali: একাধিক সপ্তাহ ধরে একটানাRussian: несколько недель подрядJapanese: 数週間連続でVietnamese: liên tục trong nhiều tuầnKorean: 몇 주 연속으로Turkish: haftalarca üst üsteUrdu: کئی ہفتے مسلسلIndonesian: selama beberapa minggu berturut-turut
Example Sentences
It has rained for weeks running.
basic
She has arrived late for weeks running.
basic
The team has won for weeks running.
basic
I've been tired for weeks running — I think I need a break.
natural
Customers have complained for weeks running about the same issue.
natural
We ordered pizza for weeks running because no one wanted to cook.
natural