währen

"währen" is a German verb that translates to "to last," "to endure," or "to be valid." It is often used to describe a state of being that continues over a period of time. For example, "Die Garantie währt noch ein Jahr" means "The warranty still lasts for one year." The verb is derived from the Old High German word "weren," meaning "to defend" or "to protect," suggesting a sense of holding out or remaining in existence.

The verb "währen" is typically used in the present tense to indicate ongoing duration. It can also be used with a past tense to describe something that lasted for a specific period. The principal parts are währen, währte, gewährt. It is an irregular verb, which means its past tense and past participle forms do not follow the standard conjugation patterns.

"Währen" is an important verb in German for expressing concepts of time and duration. It is less common in everyday spoken German than some other verbs conveying similar meanings, but it is frequently encountered in more formal contexts, legal documents, and literature. Its nuanced meaning often implies a continuation despite potential challenges or the simple passage of time.