Signification
Asking about the duration of an activity or journey.
Contexte culturel
Punctuality is key. Asking this is a sign of respect for time. Similar to Germany, but often slightly more polite. Very precise. Expect an accurate answer. Often more direct and brief.
Use 'noch'
Add 'noch' to ask 'How much longer?'. It's very common when waiting.
Context matters
If you are asking about a person's time, use 'Wie lange brauchst du?' instead.
Signification
Asking about the duration of an activity or journey.
Use 'noch'
Add 'noch' to ask 'How much longer?'. It's very common when waiting.
Context matters
If you are asking about a person's time, use 'Wie lange brauchst du?' instead.
Be direct
Germans appreciate direct questions. Don't worry about sounding rude; it's efficient.
Teste-toi
Complete the sentence.
Wie lange _____ es?
The subject is 'es', so we use the 3rd person singular.
Which is correct for time?
Choose the correct phrase.
'Dauert' is for time, 'ist' is for physical length.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Wie lange dauert die Fahrt? B: _____
The verb 'dauern' is used to answer the question.
Match the situation to the question.
You are at a restaurant waiting for food.
This is the standard way to ask about waiting time.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesWie lange _____ es?
The subject is 'es', so we use the 3rd person singular.
Choose the correct phrase.
'Dauert' is for time, 'ist' is for physical length.
A: Wie lange dauert die Fahrt? B: _____
The verb 'dauern' is used to answer the question.
You are at a restaurant waiting for food.
This is the standard way to ask about waiting time.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
12 questionsYes, for any process that takes time.
No, it is standard and polite.
'Dauern' is for the event, 'brauchen' is for the person.
Only for physical length.
Use 'Es dauert [time].'
It is neutral.
You can say 'Ich weiß es nicht.'
No, use 'Wie viel kostet es?'
Yes, often as 'Wie lange noch?'
Yes, 'Wie lange dauern die Filme?'
Yes, very common.
Yes, 'Wie lange dauert der Regen?'
Expressions liées
Wie lange noch?
similarHow much longer?
Wie lange braucht man?
similarHow long does one need?
Wie lange geht das?
similarHow long does that go on?
Es dauert eine Weile.
builds onIt takes a while.
