Die Dauer
Example: Die Dauer des Projekts hängt von vielen Faktoren ab.
Definition
"Die Dauer" refers to the length of time during which something continues or lasts. It indicates the total period that an event, activity, or condition remains in effect, such as in the phrase, 'Die Dauer des Projekts hängt von vielen Faktoren ab,' meaning the project's duration depends on many factors.
Etymology
The German word "die Dauer" originates from the verb 'dauern,' which means to last or endure. It traces back to Middle High German 'duren' and Old High German 'durōn,' related to the concept of duration or continuance. Did you know? The emphasis on time in "die Dauer" highlights how languages capture the idea of persistence and length in different forms.
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"Die Dauer" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (C1) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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