English–German

“without further ado” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈkʊɐ̯t͡sɐˌhant/

Example

Wir beschlossen kurzerhand, ins Kino zu gehen.

We decided, without further ado, to go to the movies.

Illustration for kurzerhand (without further ado)

How to say “without further ado” in German

“Without further ado” in German is kurzerhand.

A person closes the discussion and takes the next step before a long plan can develop.

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

Example sentences with kurzerhand

Der Chef entließ ihn kurzerhand.

The boss dismissed him summarily.

Tips for using kurzerhand

  • The word can suggest sudden unilateral initiative, so it may sound stronger than the neutral English 'straightaway' in some contexts.

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