In German

kurz

Meaning: short

Example sentences

  • DerFilmwarkurz.

    The movie was short.

  • SiehatkurzeHaare.

    She has short hair.

  • Machesbittekurz.

    Please keep it short.

Grammar note

“Kurz” describes length, time or duration, not a person's height — for a short person, Germans say “klein” (small), not “kurz”.

Common mistake

Don't say a person is “kurz” to mean short in height — use “klein” instead. “Kurz” is for things, time, or hair, not people's stature.

Quick check

Which German word means “short”?

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Frequently asked questions

How do you describe a short person?

“Klein” (small), not “kurz”.

Can “kurz” describe time?

Yes — “eine kurze Zeit” means a short time.