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 certain period; to take (time)(duration, time)
a.indicate how long something continues or exists
Der Film dauert zwei Stunden.—The movie lasts two hours.
b.to describe how much time an event or action requires
Wie lange dauert die Pause?—How long does the break 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.
