Singular
die
Dauer
length of time
Plural: die Dauern
Why does the noun Dauer have the article die?
This noun follows no general suffix rule — its gender is part of the core vocabulary you simply learn alongside the word.
Declension table for German noun Dauer
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | die Dauer | eine Dauer | keine Dauer |
| Akkusativ | die Dauer | eine Dauer | keine Dauer |
| Dativ | der Dauer | einer Dauer | keiner Dauer |
| Genitiv | der Dauer | einer Dauer | keiner Dauer |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Dauer in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Die lange Dauer ist ermüdend.The long duration is tiring. | Eine lange Dauer ist möglich.A long duration is possible. | Das ist keine lange Dauer.That is no long duration. |
| Akkusativ | Ich mag die lange Dauer nicht.I don't like the long duration. | Wir planen eine lange Dauer.We are planning a long duration. | Er wünscht keine lange Dauer.He wishes for no long duration. |
| Dativ | Ich bin mit der langen Dauer zufrieden.I am satisfied with the long duration. | Er rechnet mit einer langen Dauer.He expects a long duration. | Sie ist mit keiner langen Dauer einverstanden.She agrees with no long duration. |
| Genitiv | Das Ende der langen Dauer ist nah.The end of the long duration is near. | Der Beginn einer langen Dauer ist schwer.The beginning of a long duration is difficult. | Der Zweck keiner langen Dauer ist klar.The purpose of no long duration is clear. |
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Frequently asked questions
Everything you might wonder about der, die, das — and the Der Artikel app.
Is it der, die, or das Dauer?
It is die Dauer. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Dauer is feminine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What CEFR level is the word Dauer?
The German noun Dauer is categorized as Elementary (A2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of die Dauer?
The plural form of die Dauer is die Dauern. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does die Dauer mean in English?
The German word die Dauer translates to “length of time” in English.
How do you decline die Dauer?
Like all German nouns, Dauer changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: die Dauer
- Akkusativ: die Dauer
- Dativ: der Dauer
- Genitiv: der Dauer
These changes are necessary because German uses cases to indicate the noun’s role in a sentence (such as the subject or object). Knowing these forms allows you to build grammatically correct sentences.
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