Category: AdjectivesPart of speech: adjectiveDifficulty: Common
Kort (adjektiv)
/Kort (adjektiv)/Roman
English meaning: Short
Definition
Of little height or length. The same word means map or card.
Example
“Vejen hjem er kort.”
In English: “The way home is short.”
Another example: “Vi holdt en kort pause efter mødet.”
Usage — When, Where & How
As an adjective, 'kort' means short (in length or time); neutral register. As a noun, the identical word means a map or a card, so context is essential.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
'Kort' is derived from the Old Norse 'kort', meaning 'short' or 'small'. The term has remained consistent in its form and meaning through the transition of languages.
Common Collocations
- en kort pause
- kort tid
- kort hår
- et kort øjeblik
- i korte træk
Word Forms
kort / kort / korte; komp. kortere; superl. kortest
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