dauern
Translation
to last, to take (time)
Examples
Der Film dauert zwei Stunden.
The film lasts two hours.
Wie lange dauert die Fahrt?
How long does the journey take?
Es dauert mir zu lange.
It's taking too long for me.
Grammar Patterns
((time period)) to last (for a period of time) The course lasts three months.
es dauert ((sb. dat.)) ((time period)) it takes (sb.) (a period of time) It takes me too long.
Similar Words
Synonyms: anhalten, währen; Antonyms: enden, aufhören
Etymology
Related to Latin 'durare' (to last, to endure), which is also the root of English 'duration' and 'endure'.
Memory Tips
Connect 'dauern' with 'duration'. Both refer to a length of time.