Translation of German word "Shorts" to English
dieShorts
Meaning
NounA garment worn over the pelvic area ending above the knees, not covering the entire length of the leg, designed for warm weather or for sports.
How to use
Shorts ('shorts') is a plural-only noun: die Shorts (singular is rarely used). Borrowed from English. Used for summer or sports short trousers.
🇬🇧 English
shorts
Example
Im Sommer trage ich fast jeden Tag bequeme Shorts.
In summer, I wear comfortable shorts almost every day.
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Common phrases
- kurze Shorts— short shorts
- Shorts tragen— to wear shorts
- Shorts im Sommer— shorts in summer
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What is the definition of the German word "die Shorts"?▼
The German word "die Shorts" is defined as: "A garment worn over the pelvic area ending above the knees, not covering the entire length of the leg, designed for warm weather or for sports."
What does the German word "die Shorts" mean?▼
The German word "die Shorts" means "shorts" in English.
How do you pronounce the German word "Shorts"?▼
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Can I see an example sentence with "Shorts"?▼
Yes, here is a practical example: "Ich benutze oft das Wort „Shorts" im Alltag." (which translates as "In summer, I wear comfortable shorts almost every day.").
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