NOUN
Dauer/ˈdaʊ̯ɐ/duration; period; length (of time)
Dauer is a German noun that means duration, period, or length (of time). It is pronounced /ˈdaʊ̯ɐ/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Dauern".
Definitions
1.period of time during which something lasts(general)
a.the time span or length of something
Die Dauer des Films beträgt zwei Stunden.—The duration of the film is two hours.
2.continued existence or persistence(continuity)
a.the state of lasting or continuing
Auf Dauer ist das keine Lösung.—In the long run, that's not a solution.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Dauer | die Dauern |
| Genitive | der Dauer | der Dauern |
| Dative | der Dauer | den Dauern |
| Accusative | die Dauer | die Dauern |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Dauer" mean in English?
- "Dauer" means duration, period, or length (of time). It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Dauer"?
- "Dauer" is pronounced /ˈdaʊ̯ɐ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Dauer" der, die, or das?
- "Dauer" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Dauer"?
- The plural of "Dauer" is "Dauern".
- What part of speech is "Dauer"?
- "Dauer" is a noun in German.
