Dauer
Meaning and Usage
"Dauer" in German means "duration" or "period" and is used to refer to the length of time something lasts or continues. It can also indicate a prolonged or extended state of something.
Linguistic Analysis
"Dauer" does not have any specific prefixes or suffixes. It is a noun derived from the Middle High German "dūre" and Old High German "dūra."
Comparisons between German and English
The word "duration" in English is similar in meaning to the German word "Dauer." Both refer to the length of time something lasts.
Example Sentences
- Die Dauer des Films beträgt zwei Stunden. (The duration of the movie is two hours.)
- Der Ausflug dauerte die ganze Dauer des Tages. (The trip lasted the entire day.)
Memory Tips
To remember the meaning of "Dauer," think of its similarity to the English word "duration."
Additional Vocabulary
- Die Zeitdauer (feminine, singular) - time period/duration
- Langfristig (adjective) - long-term
- Der Zeitraum (masculine, singular) - time frame/period
Gender and Plural (for nouns)
"Dauer" is a feminine noun, and its plural form is "Dauern."
Conjugation (for verbs)
"Dauer" is a noun and does not have a verb conjugation related to it.