kurz
English Translation
short, brief
What does „kurz" mean in English?
„kurz" is a German adjective meaning "short, brief" in English. CEFR Level B1 — Goethe-Institut official vocabulary.
Example Sentences
Ricardo hat kurze Haare.
Ricardo has short hair.
Kann ich Sie kurz sprechen?
Can I speak to you briefly?
Kurz vor 8 Uhr hat das Telefon geklingelt.
The phone rang shortly before 8 o'clock.
Mein Mann ist kurz nach mir gekommen.
My husband came shortly after me.
Ich bin vor Kurzem nach München gezogen.
I moved to Munich recently.
Ich wohne seit Kurzem in München.
I have been living in Munich for a short time.
Ich habe das Kleid kürzer machen lassen.
I had the dress shortened.
CEFR Level
Intermediate — main points on familiar topics, travel, and interests.
This word is part of the official Goethe-Institut B1 vocabulary list.
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