VERB
dauern/ˈdaʊ̯ɐn/to last; to take (time); to continue
dauern is a German verb that means to last, to take (time), or to continue. It is pronounced /ˈdaʊ̯ɐn/. In conjugation, the simple past is "dauerte" and the past participle is "gedauert".
Definitions
1.to last for a period of time(time/duration)
a.to have a duration; to continue for a certain amount of time
Der Film dauert zwei Stunden.—The movie lasts two hours.
2.to take (a certain amount of time)(process/event)
a.to indicate how long something needs
Wie lange dauert die Reparatur?—How long does the repair take?
Conjugation
| Infinitive | dauern |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | dauere |
| Present (du) | dauerst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | dauert |
| Preterite (ich) | dauerte |
| Participle II | gedauert |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | dauerte |
| Imperative (singular) | dauere |
| Imperative (plural) | dauert |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "dauern" mean in English?
- "dauern" means to last, to take (time), or to continue. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "dauern"?
- "dauern" is pronounced /ˈdaʊ̯ɐn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "dauern"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "dauern" is "gedauert", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "dauern"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "dauern" becomes "dauerte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "dauern"?
- "dauern" is a verb in German.
