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Is it der, die or das Dauer?

DIE

Dauer

The correct article in German of Dauer is die. So it is die Dauer! (nominative case)

The word Dauer is feminine, therefore the correct article is die.

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German declension of Dauer?

How does the declension of Dauer work in the nominative, accusative, dative and genitive cases? Here you can find all forms in the singular as well as in the plural:

1 Singular Plural
Nominative die Dauer die Dauern
Genitive der Dauer der Dauern
Dative der Dauer den Dauern
Akkusative die Dauer die Dauern

What is the meaning of Dauer in German?

Dauer has various definitions in German:

[1] Temporary extension of something

[1] zeitliche Erstreckung von etwas

[2] The persist, continue to exist of something

[2] das Fortbestehen, Weiterbestehen von etwas

How to use Dauer in a sentence?

Example sentences in German using Dauer with translations in English.

[1] Die Dauer des Verfahrens – zwei Monate – hat uns überrascht.

[1] The duration of the procedure - two months - surprised us

[2] Der Friede ist vermutlich nicht von Dauer.

[2] Peace is probably not from permanent