Dauer
Die Dauer des Films beträgt zwei Stunden.
The duration of the movie is two hours.
The length of time something lasts or continues.
Die Dauer des Projekts hängt von den Ressourcen ab.
The duration of the project depends on the resources.
Often used in contexts like events, processes, or media.
In physics, the time interval between two events.
Die Dauer der Schwingung beträgt 0,5 Sekunden.
The duration of the oscillation is 0.5 seconds.
Used in scientific contexts to describe precise time measurements.
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Common Usage
'Dauer' is often used with 'des' to specify what is being measured, e.g., 'Dauer des Films'.
Gold Rule
Noun Capitalization
Remember that 'Dauer' is a noun and must be capitalized in German.
Word Origin
From Middle High German 'dūr', meaning 'long-lasting' or 'permanent'.
Usage Notes
In everyday language, 'Dauer' is often used to describe the length of time something takes. In technical contexts, it can refer to precise time intervals.