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German Phrase

Wie lange dauert's, bis der Kredit genehmigt ist?

/viː ˈlaŋə ˈdaʊɐt͡s, bɪs deːɐ̯ ˈkʁeːdɪt ɡəˈnaːmɪçt ɪst/
Meaning"How long does it take until the loan is approved?"
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Meaning

The sentence asks how much time will pass before the loan is approved. It’s a common question when waiting for a financial decision.

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When to use

Use this phrase when you have applied for a loan and want to know the expected processing time, either in a bank branch or during a phone call with a loan officer.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Wielangedauert's,bisderKreditgenehmigtist?

1

Wie lange

Used to ask about duration; literally 'how long'.

2

dauert's

Contraction of "dauert es"; informal spoken German.

3

bis

Subordinating conjunction meaning 'until' that introduces a dependent clause.

4

Kredit genehmigt ist

Passive construction; "genehmigt" is a past participle, "ist" is the auxiliary verb.

🗨In Conversation

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Wie lange dauert's, bis der Kredit genehmigt ist?

How long does it take until the loan is approved?

In der Regel dauert die Genehmigung etwa zwei bis vier Wochen.

Usually the approval takes about two to four weeks.

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✕Common Mistakes

  • Wie lange dauert's, bis der Kredit genehmigt ist?

    The contraction is informal; use "dauert es" in formal contexts.

  • Wie lange dauert's, bis der Kredit genehmigt ist?

    Avoid double verb constructions; "genehmigt wird" is also correct.

↔Alternatives

  • Wie lange muss ich warten, bis mein Kredit genehmigt wird?

    How long do I have to wait until my loan is approved?

  • Wie schnell wird der Kredit bearbeitet?

    How quickly is the loan processed?

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Cultural Tip

In German business contexts, it’s polite to ask about timelines early in the conversation, but avoid sounding impatient. Using the contracted "dauert's" is informal; in formal settings you might say "Wie lange dauert es...".