German Word: dauern
English Meaning: to last, to take (time)

Word Forms: dauere, dauernd, dauernden, dauerst, dauert, dauerte, dauerten, dauertest, dauertet, gedauert

Example Sentences:

Wie lange dauert es?
How long does it take?
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Die Entwicklung dieser Software dauerte viele Jahre.
The development of this software took many years.
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In Deutschland dauert eine Unterrichtsstunde 45 Minuten.
In Germany, one school lesson lasts 45 minutes.
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Wir sind zu Fuß hingegangen, deshalb hat es so lange gedauert.
We went there on foot, that's why it took so long.
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Der Versand dauert ca. 3 bis 4 Wochen.
Shipping takes about 3 to 4 weeks.
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Wie lange dauert die Fahrt zum Flughafen?
How long does the journey to the airport take?
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Die Schlacht dauerte drei Tage und kostete 50.000 Menschen das Leben.
The battle lasted for 3 days and claimed the lives of 50,000 men.
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