How to Say ‘How long does installation take?’ in German
Wie lange dauert die Installation?
vee LAHNG-uh DOW-ert dee in-stah-lah-tsee-OHN
[vee LAHNG-uh DOW-ert dee in-stah-lah-tsee-OHN]
💬 Usage Tip: "Wie lange" = "how long." "dauern" means "to last/take." A very common time-question pattern.
🇩🇪 In Germany: German installers often give fairly specific time estimates, especially if they have already inspected the property.
Phrase Breakdown
Wie
[vee]
how
Question word used to ask about manner, degree, or duration.
Wie lange dauert die Installation?
How long does the installation take?
lange
[LAHNG-uh]
long
Used with 'wie' to ask about duration of time.
Wie lange dauert die Installation?
How long does the installation take?
dauert
[DOW-ert]
takes, lasts
Verb used to ask how much time something requires.
Wie lange dauert die Installation?
How long does the installation take?
die
[dee]
the
Definite article used with a singular feminine noun here.
Wie lange dauert die Installation?
How long does the installation take?
Installation
[in-stah-lah-tsee-OHN]
installation
The work of setting up and fitting the AC system.
Wie lange dauert die Installation?
How long does the installation take?
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