die Dauer, -n
duration
Es beschreibt, wie lange etwas anhält oder besteht.
The German word "Dauer" is a noun that means "duration" or "length of time." It refers to the period during which something occurs or remains in effect. The term can be used in various contexts, such as in reference to the duration of an event, process, or condition.
Similar words in German include "Zeitspanne" (time span), "Länge" (length), and "Zeitraum" (period of time).
The difference between "Dauer" and these similar words is that "Dauer" specifically emphasizes the continuity or persistence of something over time, whereas the other terms may refer more generally to spans or periods without that continuity aspect.
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Examples
Die Dauer des Films beträgt zwei Stunden.noun
The duration of the movie is two hours.
Die Dauer des Spiels beträgt 90 Minuten.noun
The duration of the game is 90 minutes.
Eine Dauer von drei Stunden ist für das Meeting vorgesehen.noun
A duration of three hours is planned for the meeting.
Während der Dauer dieses Projekts müssen wir fokussiert bleiben.noun
During the duration of this project, we must stay focused.
Wir kennen bereits die Dauer dieses Kurses.noun
We already know the duration of this course.
Für die Dauer des Projekts benötigen wir zusätzliche Ressourcen.noun
For the duration of the project, we need additional resources.
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