Translation of German word "Shorts" to English
dieShorts
Meaning
NounPlural noun meaning 'shorts / short trousers'.
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: "Plural noun meaning 'shorts / short trousers'."
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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Yes, here is a practical example: "Im Sommer trage ich fast jeden Tag bequeme Shorts." (which translates as "In summer, I wear comfortable shorts almost every day.").
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