German Word · Intermediate
dauern
to last, to be permanent
Pronunciation: /ˈdaʊ̯ɐn/
Meaning
to last, to be permanent
Example
Der Film dauert zwei Stunden.
The movie lasts two hours.
Practice tips
- Practice dauern out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German word is for intermediate-level learners.