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short in German

short in German is kurz, klein, kurz (für) — short means not long in length, distance, or duration.

short in German

kurz
adj
Having a small distance from one end or edge to another, either horizontally or vertically.
klein
adj
(of a person) Of comparatively small height.
kurz
adj
(of a person) Of comparatively small height.
kurz
adj
Having little duration.
klein
adj
Having little duration.
kurz (für)
adj
(followed by for) Of a word or phrase, constituting an abbreviation (for another) or shortened form (of another).
kurz
adj
(followed by for) Of a word or phrase, constituting an abbreviation (for another) or shortened form (of another).
kurzschließen
verb
(transitive) To cause a short circuit in (something).

What does "short" mean?

  1. adjective Not long in length, distance, or duration.
    "It was a short walk to the station."
  2. adjective Of a person, not tall.
    "He was short compared to his older brother."
  3. adjective Curt or abrupt in manner.
    "She was a bit short with me on the phone."
  4. adjective Lacking enough of something, especially money.
    "We're short on staff this week."

short in a sentence

  • It was a short walk to the station.
  • We only have a short time before the meeting.
  • He was short compared to his older brother.
  • She was a bit short with me on the phone.

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Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "short" in German?

"short" in German is kurz, klein, kurz (für). short means: Not long in length, distance, or duration.

How do you use "short" in a sentence?

Example: "It was a short walk to the station." In German, "short" is kurz, klein, kurz (für).

Are there other ways to say "short" in German?

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "short": kurz, klein, kurz (für), kurzschließen.

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