Significado
Asking about the duration of something.
Contexto cultural
Dutch people value efficiency. Asking this question is seen as a way to respect one's own and others' time. Similar to the Netherlands, but slightly more formal in some regions. The cultural attitude toward time is very similar to the Dutch; direct and precise. In global business, this phrase is a standard way to manage expectations in projects.
Focus on the 'uu'
The 'uu' in 'duurt' is a classic Dutch sound. Practice rounding your lips as if saying 'oo' but trying to say 'ee'.
Don't mix up length and time
Always remember: 'Hoe lang' is for time duration, but 'Hoe lang' is also for physical length. Context is key!
Significado
Asking about the duration of something.
Focus on the 'uu'
The 'uu' in 'duurt' is a classic Dutch sound. Practice rounding your lips as if saying 'oo' but trying to say 'ee'.
Don't mix up length and time
Always remember: 'Hoe lang' is for time duration, but 'Hoe lang' is also for physical length. Context is key!
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the correct verb form.
Hoe lang ______ de film?
The subject 'de film' is singular, so we use the third-person singular 'duurt'.
Which question asks about duration?
Choose the correct phrase.
'Hoe lang duurt het?' is the only phrase that asks about duration.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Ik moet naar de stad.' B: '______?' A: 'Ongeveer 20 minuten.'
The answer '20 minutes' indicates a duration, so the question must be 'Hoe lang duurt het?'.
🎉 Puntuación: /3
Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
3 ejerciciosHoe lang ______ de film?
The subject 'de film' is singular, so we use the third-person singular 'duurt'.
Choose the correct phrase.
'Hoe lang duurt het?' is the only phrase that asks about duration.
A: 'Ik moet naar de stad.' B: '______?' A: 'Ongeveer 20 minuten.'
The answer '20 minutes' indicates a duration, so the question must be 'Hoe lang duurt het?'.
🎉 Puntuación: /3
Preguntas frecuentes
3 preguntasYes, it is the standard way to ask about duration for almost any event.
No, it is a very neutral and common question.
You can add 'nog' (Hoe lang duurt het nog?) to ask how much time is left.
Frases relacionadas
Hoe laat is het?
contrastWhat time is it?
Hoe lang is het?
contrastHow long is it?
Hoe lang gaat het duren?
builds onHow long is it going to take?
Het duurt even.
similarIt takes a while.
