Korean word

짧다

Pronunciation

Romanizationjjaltta

Meaning

  • adjectiveshort

Example

이 바지는 짧네요.i pa ji neun jjal le yo

These pants are short.

Illustration for 짧다 (short)

More examples

수업 시간이 짧다.su eop si ga ni jjal tta

The class period is short.

Core concept

Something does not extend far, last long, or contain much.

Common phrases

  • 키가 짧다ki ga jjal tta

    short in height

  • 시간이 짧다si ga ni jjal tta

    short in duration

  • 치마가 짧다chi ma ga jjal tta

    short in length

Similar words

짤막하다jjalmakada: Fairly short and small, forming a neat whole.
간결하다kangyeolhada: Expressing an idea clearly in a few words and leaving out extra details.

Definition in Korean

물건의 길이뿐 아니라 말이나 글·시간 같은 분량이 적음을 나타내는 형용사.mul geo nui ki ri ppun a ni ra ma ri na keul si gan ka teun pul lyang i cheo geu meul na ta nae neun hyeong yong sa

Word origin

The deeper origin of this native Korean adjective is uncertain, but its uses cover physical length, time, and the amount of speech or writing.

Usage tips

  • For children learning Korean, connecting this word with short sleeves, short trips, and short stories helps show that one adjective works across different kinds of length.

Opposites

Related words

  • 짧게jjalkkebrieflyadverb
  • 짧음jjalbeumshortnessnoun

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