No. 11,413 in Russian
длится
"Длится" means "lasts" or "continues."
In a sentence
Фильм длится два часа.
The movie lasts for two hours.
Here, 'длится' is used to describe the duration of time for which an event, the movie, is taking place.
Урок длится сорок пять минут.
The lesson lasts for forty-five minutes.
In this context, 'длится' specifies the duration of the lesson.
Судебный процесс длится уже три года.
The trial has been lasting for three years.
Here, 'длится' indicates the continuous and ongoing nature of the trial over a period of time.
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