English–German

“short” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/kʊʁt͡s/

Example

Das kurze Gespräch war wichtig.

The short conversation was important.

Illustration for kurz (short)

How to say “short” in German

“Short” in German is kurz.

A small segment is taken from a longer span, whether the span is distance, time, or an utterance.

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

Example sentences with kurz

Ich habe nur eine kurze Frage.

I have just one short question.

Tips for using kurz

  • In colloquial speech, kurz mal means 'briefly' or 'just for a moment' and often marks a small, informal action.

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