Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #1500
Word (Wort)

die Dauer

Translation (Übersetzung) duration, length, period
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [ˈdaʊ̯ɐ]
A2
Nouns
Beginner
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
feminine time noun A2 measurement
Dauer is a feminine noun (die Dauer) that refers to the length or period of time something lasts. It's commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to describe how long something takes or continues.

Dauer - German Nouns - Dauer Meaning - Dauer Translation - Dauer Nouns Examples

Dauer is a German Nouns

Learn Dauer meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. Dauer is classified as a Noun in German grammar.

Dauer Examples (Beispiele) in English

Dauer examples with English translations. See how to use Dauer in sentences. Dauer example sentences in English below.

Die Dauer des Films beträgt zwei Stunden.
The duration of the film is two hours.
Describing time length
Auf Dauer kann man so nicht arbeiten.
You can't work like this in the long run.
Using the phrase 'auf Dauer'
Für die Dauer des Urlaubs müssen wir das Haus schließen.
For the duration of the vacation, we have to close the house.
Specifying a time period

Dauer Word Family - Dauer Related Words - Dauer Family Members

Dauer Word Family (Wortfamilie)

Dauer word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn Dauer family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore Dauer related words and expand your German vocabulary.

related verb (verwandtes Verb)
dauern
Meaning: to last, to take (time)
Tense: infinitive
Example: Der Film dauert zwei Stunden.
Verb
adjective (Adjektiv)
dauerhaft
Meaning: lasting, permanent
Example: eine dauerhafte Lösung
Adjective
dauernd
Meaning: constant, continuous
Example: dauernder Regen
Adjective

Dauer Usage - Dauer Collocations - Dauer Idioms - Dauer Synonyms - Dauer Antonyms

Dauer Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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Dauer Collocations (Kollokationen)

Dauer collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn Dauer word combinations and how to use Dauer with other words naturally.

auf Dauer
in the long run, permanently
High frequency
für die Dauer von
for the duration of
High frequency
kurze Dauer
short duration
Medium frequency
lange Dauer
long duration
Medium frequency
Dauer des Vertrags
duration of the contract
Medium frequency
Dauer der Behandlung
duration of treatment
Medium frequency
Dauer der Reise
duration of the trip
Medium frequency
Dauer des Aufenthalts
duration of stay
Medium frequency

Dauer Idioms (Redewendungen)

Dauer idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing Dauer with meanings and explanations. Master Dauer expressions used in everyday German.

auf Dauer
in the long run
Refers to something that will last or be sustainable over an extended period of time
von kurzer Dauer sein
to be short-lived
Something that doesn't last long or ends quickly
für die Dauer
for the duration
For as long as something lasts or continues

Dauer Synonyms (Synonyme)

Dauer synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for Dauer and expand your German vocabulary. Learn Dauer similar words and their usage.

Zeitspanne
Meaning: time span
High similarity
Zeitdauer
Meaning: time duration
High similarity
Länge
Meaning: length
Medium similarity
Periode
Meaning: period
Medium similarity
Dauerhaftigkeit
Meaning: durability, permanence
Low similarity

Dauer Antonyms (Antonyme)

Dauer antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to Dauer. Discover Dauer opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

Kürze
Meaning: shortness, brevity
Moment
Meaning: moment, instant
Augenblick
Meaning: moment, instant
Schnelligkeit
Meaning: speed, quickness

Dauer Semantically Related Words - Dauer Contextually Related Words - Dauer Thematically Related Words

Dauer Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

Dauer semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to Dauer. Explore Dauer related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn Dauer contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

Zeit Länge Periode Fortdauer Beständigkeit Verlauf Ablauf

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