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terse in German

terse in German is kurz angebunden, wortkarg, knapp — terse means of speech or style: brief, concise, to the point.

terse in German

kurz angebunden
adj
wortkarg
adj
knapp
adj
(by extension) Of speech or style: brief, concise, to the point.
markig
adj
(by extension) Of speech or style: brief, concise, to the point.
prägnant
adj
(by extension) Of speech or style: brief, concise, to the point.

What does "terse" mean?

  1. adj Of speech or style: brief, concise, to the point.
  2. adj Of manner or speech: abruptly or brusquely short; curt.
  3. adj Burnished, polished; fine, smooth; neat, spruce.
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What is "terse" in German?

"terse" in German is kurz angebunden, wortkarg, knapp. terse means: Of speech or style: brief, concise, to the point.

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

Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "terse": kurz angebunden, wortkarg, knapp, markig, prägnant.

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