die Dauer
Translation
duration, length, period
Examples
Wie lange ist die Dauer des Kurses?
How long is the duration of the course?
Auf die Dauer ist das sehr anstrengend.
In the long run, that is very exhausting.
Grammar Patterns
the duration ((of sth.)) the duration of something The duration of the course is three months.
in the long run in the long run In the long run, this will be too expensive.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Zeitspanne, Frist, Länge
Etymology
A noun derived from the verb 'dauern' (to last, to take time), from Old High German 'dūrēn'.
Memory Tips
Connect it to the English words 'duration' and 'durable'. Both relate to lasting for a period of time.