Dauern Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Dauern" is used as verb with the meaning of "to last", "to take (time)" or "to continue".

Essential properties of "dauern"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: dauern
Simple past: dauerte
Participle: gedauert

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "dauern" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To last for a certain period of time"

Definition: "To refer to the duration of an event or state in time."
Translation(s): to last, to take (time)
Synonym(s): anhalten, andauern, fortdauern
Related word(s): Dauer, lang, Zeit

📝 Some usage examples:

Das Meeting wird zwei Stunden dauern.The meeting will last two hours.
Wie lange wird die Reise dauern?How long will the journey take?
Der Film kann bis zu drei Stunden dauern.The film can last up to three hours.

2.) "To continue without interruption"

Definition: "To persist or continue in time."
Translation(s): to continue, to persist
Synonym(s): Fortbestehen, Andauern
Antonym(s): Aufhören, Enden
Related word(s): Fortsetzung, Beständig

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Regen wird die ganze Nacht dauern.The rain will continue all night.
Die Diskussion könnte noch Stunden dauern.The discussion could still continue for hours.
Die Bauarbeiten werden noch einige Wochen dauern.The construction work will still continue for a few weeks.

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