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kurz

/kʊrts/

short / brief

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Usage Note

'Kurz' covers short in length and brief in time. 'Warte kurz!' or 'Einen Moment kurz' is a very natural way to ask someone to hold on a second.

Example Sentences

Das Wort ist kurz.

The word is short.

Warte kurz!

Wait a moment!

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