German phrase

Wie lange dauert ~?

Meaning

How long does ___ take?

When to use it

Asks how long something takes. A polite, common question for trips, events, and activities.

Example dialogue

Wie lange dauert die Fahrt nach Berlin?

How long does the trip to Berlin take?

Ungefähr drei Stunden.

About three hours.

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