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How do you say "short" in German?
kurz
In German, "short" is kurz.
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Pronunciation
Say 'KOORTS' with a short 'oo' sound. One syllable.
Grammar notes
Kurz is an adjective. Comparative: kürzer, superlative: am kürzesten (note the umlaut).
Example sentence
Das Haar ist kurz.
The hair is short.
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How to remember kurz
Kurz sounds like 'curt', which is short and direct in speech.
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Questions about kurz
How do you say "short" in German?
In German, "short" is kurz. It is a noun.
How is kurz written in German?
kurz is written using the standard German script.
How is kurz used in a sentence?
Use kurz as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Das Haar ist kurz. (The hair is short.).
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