kurz

kürzer · am kürzesten
Based on: *(s)ker-
Goethe A1 Adjective #22 Adjective
  1. short
  2. for a second
1.

short

Opposite: lang(e)
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Examples
  • Der Vortrag war kurz.
  • The presentation was short.
2.

for a second

Opposite: ewig
(Quite common in phrasings like "Ich muss kurz...")
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Examples
  • Sei mal kurz ruhig.
  • Be quiet for a second.

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How many meanings does the German word 'kurz' have?

kurz has 2 distinct meanings: 1. short, 2. for a second.

What is the comparative and superlative of 'kurz'?

comparative: kürzer / superlative: am kürzesten

What is 'kurz' related to?

The word 'kurz' is related to *(s)ker-.

Where can I learn more about 'kurz'?

Check out the main YourDailyGerman Dictionary for more German vocabulary entries.