German Conversation · Level 25
90 words
German word
Dauer
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈdaʊ̯ɐ/
Meaning
- feminine nounduration
Example
Die Dauer des Kurses ist drei Monate.
The course is three months long.
More examples
Wie lange ist die Dauer des Kurses?
What is the duration of the course?
Core concept
A continuous stretch of time marked by a clear beginning and end.
Common phrases
die Dauer des Kurses
duration of the course
bei längerer Dauer
for a longer duration
Similar words
Länge: The length of time something lasts.
Zeitspanne: A stretch of time extending before and after an event.
Periode: A defined interval in which a cycle or characteristic feature occurs.
Zeitraum: A time range allocated to a particular activity or purpose.
Definition in German
Zeitraum zwischen Anfang und Ende, während dessen etwas fortbesteht.
Word origin
Dauer is related to the verb dauern and developed through Middle High German dure from Old High German dura, with the basic sense of lasting.
Usage tips
- The fixed phrase auf Dauer means in the long term or permanently, not simply during a period.