kort
short, brief
Beginner Adjective
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Pronunciation
/kɔrt/
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Cultural Note
'Kort' is used for both physical length and time duration. 'In het kort' means 'in short/briefly.' The Dutch love brevity — 'kort maar krachtig' (short but powerful) is an admired quality in communication.
📝 Example Sentences
Ik heb een kort gesprek gehad met mijn baas.
I had a brief conversation with my boss.
Ze draagt haar haar kort.
She wears her hair short.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| base | kort |
| comparative | korter |
| predicative | kort |
| superlative | kortst |