short

• Bezeichnet etwas, das eine geringe Länge, Dauer oder Höhe hat, oder eine knappe, kurze Ausdrucksweise.

Describes something that is small in length, duration, or height.

1. Small in length or heightA1formal

   Measuring a small distance from end to end or from top to bottom.

   Kurz

   • She has short hair.
   • The table is too short for the chairs.
   • He is shorter than his brother.

   Synonymediminutivedwarfishlittlelowpetitesmallsquatstubby

   Antonymelongtall

2. Brief in durationA1formal

   Lasting for a small amount of time.

   Kurz

   • The meeting was very short.
   • We had a short conversation.
   • Life is too short to hold grudges.

   Synonymebriefephemeralfleetingmomentaryquicktemporarytransienttransitory

   Antonymeextendedlengthylongprolongedprotracted

3. Insufficient or lackingB1formal

   Not having enough of something; less than what is needed.

   Unzureichend

   • We are short on supplies.
   • The store is short of cash today.
   • He was short of breath after running.

   Synonymedeficientinadequateinsufficientlackingmeagerscantscarcesparsewanting

   Antonymeadequateampleenoughsufficient

4. Rude or abruptB2informal

   Speaking in a curt or unfriendly manner.

   Kurz angebunden

   • She was short with the customer.
   • His short reply surprised everyone.
   • Don't be so short with me.

   Synonymeabruptbrusquecurtsharpsnappyterse

   Antonymecourteousfriendlygraciouspolitewarm

• Adverb, das „plötzlich“ oder „früher als erwartet“ bedeutet. Es wird in Wendungen wie „plötzlich anhalten“ oder „abbrechen“ verwendet und bezeichnet eine Handlung, die unerwartet oder vorzeitig endet.

An adverb meaning "abruptly" or "before the expected time." It is used in phrases like "to stop short" or "to cut short," indicating an action that ends suddenly or prematurely.

1. Abruptly or suddenlyB2informal

   In a way that stops or ends suddenly; not continuing.

   Plötzlich

   • He stopped short when he saw the accident.
   • The conversation cut short when the phone rang.
   • She pulled up short at the red light.

   Synonymeabruptlydeadsharplysuddenlyunexpectedly

2. Before the expected timeB2informal

   Before the scheduled or expected time; prematurely.

   Vorzeitig

   • The meeting ended short of the planned hour.
   • He left short of finishing his speech.
   • The movie stopped short of the climax.

   Synonymeabruptlyahead of timeearlyprematurelytoo soon

   Antonymelong

3. Insufficiently or lackingB2informal

   In a way that is less than needed or expected.

   Zu wenig

   • The supplies ran short during the expedition.
   • He fell short of the required score.
   • The budget came up short for the new project.

   Synonymeinadequatelyinsufficientlypoorlyscantily

   Antonymeadequatelyamplysufficiently

• Substantiv, das einen Kurzfilm, einen Kurzschluss oder eine kleine Menge von etwas bezeichnet, oft in informellen Kontexten verwendet.

A noun referring to a short film, a short circuit, or a small amount of something, often used in informal contexts.

1. Short filmB1formal

   A motion picture that is shorter than a standard feature film, typically under 40 minutes.

   Kurzfilm

   • The festival featured several award-winning shorts.
   • He directed a short about climate change.
   • The short was nominated for an Oscar.

   Synonymeshort subject

2. Short circuitB2informaltechnical

   An electrical circuit that allows current to flow along an unintended path, often causing damage.

   Kurzschluss

   • The appliance stopped working because of a short.
   • He fixed the short in the wiring.
   • A short caused the power outage in the building.

   Synonymefaultshort circuit

3. Short drinkB1informalbritish

   A small, strong alcoholic drink, such as whiskey or vodka, served in a small glass.

   Kurzer

   • He ordered a short at the bar.
   • She prefers shorts over cocktails.
   • The bartender poured him a short of bourbon.

   Synonymedramjiggernipshottot

• Verb, das verwendet wird, um eine Handlung zu bezeichnen, die einen Kurzschluss verursacht, oder umgangssprachlich, um anzugeben, dass weniger gegeben wurde, als erwartet oder verlangt wurde.

A verb used to indicate the act of causing a short circuit or, informally, to give less than what is expected or required.

1. Short-circuitB2informal

   To cause a short circuit in an electrical system.

   kurzschließen

   • The faulty wiring shorted the entire system.
   • Water caused the device to short out.
   • He accidentally shorted the battery terminals.

   Synonymeshort-circuit