dauern.
to last, to continue, to persist (for a period of time)
Meaning & usage
to last, to continue, to persist (for a period of time)
Der Film dauert zwei Stunden.
to last, to be permanent
Unsere Liebe wird dauern.
to take time, to take a while
Es dauert, bis die Medizin wirkt.
Where this word comes from
From Middle High German dūren, borrowed from Middle Low German dūren, itself from Latin dūrō. Compare Dutch duren, English dure.
to grieve; to arouse pity; to feel sorry for
Where this word comes from
See bedauern.
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