German Phrase
Das Videointerview dauert 45 Minuten.
Meaning
The sentence states that the video interview will last for forty‑five minutes. It is a factual statement about the duration of an appointment.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to tell a candidate, a colleague, or yourself how long a video‑based interview is scheduled to run, especially in a professional or academic setting.
✦Grammar Breakdown
DasVideointerviewdauert45Minuten
Definite article (Das)
‘Das’ is the neuter nominative article used because ‘Videointerview’ is a neuter noun.
Verb ‘dauern’
‘dauern’ means ‘to last’ and is conjugated as ‘dauert’ for third‑person singular subjects.
Numbers with nouns
When a number is used, the noun after it is in the plural (45 Minuten) and the number itself is not declined.
Neuter compound noun
‘Videointerview’ is a compound noun (Video + Interview) and takes the neuter gender.
🗨In Conversation
Wie lange dauert das Videointerview?
How long does the video interview last?
Das Videointerview dauert 45 Minuten.
The video interview lasts 45 minutes.
✕Common Mistakes
Das Videointerview ist 45 Minuten.
‘ist’ means ‘is’; the correct verb for duration is ‘dauert’.
Das Videointerview dauert 45 Minute.
After a number greater than one, the noun must be plural: ‘Minuten’.
Die Videointerview dauert 45 Minuten.
‘Videointerview’ is neuter, so the article must be ‘das’, not ‘die’.
↔Alternatives
Das Videogespräch dauert 45 Minuten.
The video conversation lasts 45 minutes.
Das Online‑Interview dauert 45 Minuten.
The online interview lasts 45 minutes.
Das Interview per Video dauert 45 Minuten.
The interview by video lasts 45 minutes.
Cultural Tip
In German business culture punctuality is highly valued. Stating the exact duration (e.g., 45 Minuten) helps participants plan their time and shows professionalism. In many German companies, a 45‑minute interview is considered standard for a first‑round video interview.