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German · word

kurz

briefly

/kʊʁts/adverb

Meanings

  • adverb · A1

    For a short period of time, or for a brief moment.

    Ich muss kurz telefonieren.

  • adjective · A1

    Measuring a small distance from end to end, or lasting only a small amount of time.

    Der Weg zum Bahnhof ist sehr kurz.

  • adverb · A2

    By a small margin of time or distance, especially before or after an event.

    Wir sind kurz vor acht Uhr angekommen.

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