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“at short notice” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈkʊʁt͡sfʁɪstɪç/

Example

Das Meeting wurde kurzfristig abgesagt.

The meeting was canceled at short notice.

Illustration for kurzfristig (at short notice)

How to say “at short notice” in German

“At short notice” in German is kurzfristig.

A calendar entry has only a narrow gap between its announcement and its date.

Full entry for kurzfristig: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with kurzfristig

Ich kann kurzfristig einspringen.

I can step in at short notice.

Tips for using kurzfristig

  • As an adverb, kurzfristig stays lowercase and uninflected; as an adjective, it takes normal adjective endings, as in ein kurzfristiger Termin.

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