Year after year Meaning in English
expression
ˈjɪɹ/ /ˈæftɝ/ /ˈjɪɹ
YEER AF-ter YEER
jˈiə/ /ˈɑːftɐ/ /jˈiə
YEER AHF-tuh YEER
Definition
For many years in a row; happening again and again every year for a long time.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and common in both spoken and written English. Used to emphasize regular repetition over multiple years, often for habits, traditions, or persistent situations. Not used for single events.
Spanish: año tras añoPortuguese (BR): ano após anoPortuguese (PT): ano após anoChinese (Simplified): 年复一年Chinese (Traditional): 年復一年Hindi: साल दर सालArabic: سنة بعد سنةBengali: বছর পর বছরRussian: год за годомJapanese: 毎年のように - 年々Vietnamese: năm này qua năm khácKorean: 해마다 - 해가 갈수록Turkish: yıl üstüne yıl - her yıl arka arkayaUrdu: ہر سال - سال در سالIndonesian: tahun demi tahun
Example Sentences
The flowers bloom year after year in the garden.
basic
He wins the race year after year.
basic
The festival is held year after year in this town.
basic
I've told him the same thing year after year, but he never listens.
natural
Our team faces new challenges year after year, but we always pull through.
natural
She keeps improving her skills year after year, and it really shows.
natural