kurz
brief
lasting for a short time
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What's the difference between kurz / flüchtig / knapp / kurzlebig / brieflich / geringe
Brief in the sense of fleeting or passing quickly, often emphasizing that something does not last long.
Concise or brief, often with the idea of being short and to the point; can also mean scarce or not enough.
Short-lived; used for things, phenomena, or trends that do not last long.
By letter or in written form; not about being short in time, but about correspondence.
Small or slight; usually refers to amount or degree rather than duration.
Small; mainly describes size, not duration.
Temporary or for a short period of time; very close to 'brief' when talking about duration.
Temporary or passing; emphasizes that the situation is not permanent and will end later.
Tightly limited or barely sufficient; often used for time, money, or resources that are just enough or insufficient.
Limited in time; very close to 'brief' but more often means that a time limit exists.
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How to pronounce kurz and what this word means
kurz means brief. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce kurz
/kʊʁts/
kurz translation
brief
kurz examples
Die Besprechung war kurz.
kurz transcription
/kʊʁts/
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kurz meaning: what does it mean?
nur für eine kurze Zeit dauernd
kurz pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
kurz is pronounced as /kʊʁts/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
kurz definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Die Besprechung war kurz. Translation: Совещание было коротким.
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