dauern
last · take
Es beschreibt, wie lange etwas von Anfang bis Ende besteht oder anhält.
The German word „dauern“ is a verb meaning „to last“ or „to endure“. It describes the duration of an event or state, indicating how long something goes on.
It is not a compound word, so no inner word breakdown applies.
Similar words:
- andauern (to continue)
- anhaltend sein (to persist)
- fortdauern (to last on)
Difference:
- "dauern" is neutral and general, focusing on the length of time something takes.
- "andauern" and "fortdauern" emphasize continuation without interruption.
- "anhaltend sein" highlights persistence, often implying a strong or noticeable effect.
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Examples
Die Sitzung dauert zwei Stunden.verb
The meeting lasts two hours.
Die Konferenz dauert zwei Stunden.verb
The conference lasts two hours.
Es dauert einen ganzen Tag.verb
It lasts a whole day.
Die Reise dauert drei Tage.verb
The trip lasts three days.
Es dauert lange, bis sie ankommen.verb
It takes a long time until they arrive.
Es dauert einige Minuten.verb
It takes a few minutes.
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