Translation of German word "kurz" to English
kurz
/kʊʁts/
Meaning
AdjectiveAdjective meaning 'short (in length or duration) / brief'.
How to use
kurz ('short / brief') is an adjective. Its comparative is kürzer (with umlaut), and the superlative is am kürzesten ('shortest'). Eine kurze Pause — A short break.
🇬🇧 English
short / brief
Example
Die Woche ist kurz.
The week is short.
Die kurze Strecke kann schnell zurückgelegt werden.
The short distance can be covered quickly.
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Common phrases
- vor kurzem— recently / lately
- kurzfristig— short-term / at short notice
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The German word "kurz" is defined as: "Adjective meaning 'short (in length or duration) / brief'."
What does the German word "kurz" mean?▼
The German word "kurz" means "short / brief" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Die Woche ist kurz." (which translates as "The week is short.").
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