Example: Bei der Arbeit kommen meine Hobbys oft zu kurz.
Definition
"Zu kurz kommen" means to be neglected or to receive insufficient attention or time, especially when something important is overlooked or given less priority than it should have. For example, hobbies may "come up short" due to work demands.
Translations
miss out
salir perdiendo
er bekaaid afkomen
sortir-ne perjudicat
être laissé pour compte
Etymology
The phrase "zu kurz kommen" literally means 'to come up short' in German. It originates from the idea of measuring or cutting something too short, metaphorically implying that something is insufficient or lacking. Did you know it is often used to describe situations where priorities cause some aspects to be overlooked?
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