a dura
to last, to take (time)
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
a duˈra
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Cultural Note
'Cât durează?' (How long does it take?) is an essential travel question. Romanian weddings are famously long — they 'durează' from evening to early morning. This verb is also used philosophically: 'nimic nu durează veșnic' (nothing lasts forever).
📝 Example Sentences
Filmul durează două ore.
The movie lasts two hours.
Cât durează drumul până acolo?
How long does the journey take to get there?
Iarna durează mult în România.
Winter lasts a long time in Romania.