Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #150
Word (Wort)

kurz

Translation (Übersetzung) short, brief
Pronunciation (Aussprache) /[kʊʁt͡s]/
A1
Adjective
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Tags (Tags)
time adjective A1 basic vocabulary everyday space
"Kurz" is a fundamental German adjective describing length, duration, or brevity. It is one of the most common adjectives and is highly versatile. It can be used literally (short distance) and figuratively (short time). The comparative form is "kürzer" and the superlative is "am kürzesten". It declines like a regular adjective (e.g., der kurze Weg, eine kurze Zeit).

kurz - German Adjective - kurz Meaning - kurz Translation - kurz Adjective Examples

kurz is a German Adjective

Learn kurz meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. kurz is classified as an Adjective in German grammar.

kurz Examples (Beispiele) in English

kurz examples with English translations. See how to use kurz in sentences. kurz example sentences in English below.

Der Weg zur Arbeit ist kurz.
The way to work is short.
Describing physical distance.
Kannst du kurz warten?
Can you wait a short while?
Requesting a brief time.
Sie hat kurze Haare.
She has short hair.
Describing appearance.
Er gab eine kurze Antwort.
He gave a brief answer.
Describing communication.
Wir machen eine kurze Pause.
We are taking a short break.
Temporary interruption.

kurz Word Family - kurz Related Words - kurz Family Members

kurz Word Family (Wortfamilie)

kurz word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn kurz family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore kurz related words and expand your German vocabulary.

Comparative Form (Komparativform)
kürzer
Meaning: shorter
Example: Dieser Weg ist kürzer.
Adjective
Superlative Form (Superlativform)
am kürzesten
Meaning: shortest
Example: Das ist der am kürzesten Weg.
Adjective
Derived Verb (Abgeleitetes Verb)
kürzen
Meaning: to shorten, to cut
Example: Sie will den Text kürzen.
Verb
Derived Noun (Abgeleitetes Nomen)
Kürze
Meaning: shortness, brevity
Example: Die Kürze der Zeit ist das Problem.
Noun

kurz Usage - kurz Collocations - kurz Idioms - kurz Synonyms - kurz Antonyms

kurz Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

Learn how to use kurz in context. Discover kurz collocations (common word combinations), idioms, synonyms, and antonyms. Master kurz usage patterns and expand your German vocabulary with related words.

kurz Collocations (Kollokationen)

kurz collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn kurz word combinations and how to use kurz with other words naturally.

kurze Zeit
short time
High frequency
kurzer Weg
short way/path
High frequency
kurze Haare
short hair
High frequency
kurze Antwort
brief answer
Medium frequency
kurze Pause
short break
Medium frequency
kurze Hose
shorts
Medium frequency
kurze Geschichte
short story
Medium frequency
kurz und bündig
short and concise
Low frequency
kurze Frist
short deadline
Low frequency
kurze Nacht
short night
Low frequency

kurz Idioms (Redewendungen)

kurz idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing kurz with meanings and explanations. Master kurz expressions used in everyday German.

kurz angebunden sein
to be curt/brief
To be unfriendly or not very talkative in conversation.
kurz und klein schlagen
to smash to pieces
To break something completely into small pieces.
kurz vor knapp
just in time
Doing something at the very last possible moment.
kurz und schmerzlos
short and painless
Something that is over quickly and without much trouble.
kurz vor dem Ziel
just before the goal
Very close to achieving something.
kurz hintereinander
in quick succession
Events happening one after another with little time in between.

kurz Synonyms (Synonyme)

kurz synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for kurz and expand your German vocabulary. Learn kurz similar words and their usage.

knapp
Meaning: scarce, tight, brief
High similarity
bündig
Meaning: concise, succinct
Medium similarity
klein
Meaning: small
Low similarity
flüchtig
Meaning: fleeting, brief
Medium similarity
gering
Meaning: low, slight
Low similarity

kurz Antonyms (Antonyme)

kurz antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to kurz. Discover kurz opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

lang
Meaning: long
ausführlich
Meaning: detailed, extensive
weit
Meaning: far, wide
dauerhaft
Meaning: permanent, lasting
umfangreich
Meaning: comprehensive, extensive

kurz Semantically Related Words - kurz Contextually Related Words - kurz Thematically Related Words

kurz Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

kurz semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to kurz. Explore kurz related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn kurz contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

Zeit Weg Dauer Länge Haare Pause Antwort Entfernung Moment Satz

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