Kort
Example: De broek is kort, maar hij staat goed.
Definition
"Kort" is an adjective in Dutch used to describe something that has a small length or duration. It often refers to physical dimensions or time intervals, indicating that something is not long, such as in the phrase, 'De broek is kort, maar hij staat goed,' meaning the pants are short but fit well.
Etymology
The Dutch word "kort" originates from the Old Dutch 'kort' or 'curt,' which is related to the Old High German 'kurz' and Old English 'cor(t),' all meaning short. Did you know that these words trace back to the Proto-Germanic '*kurta-'? The consistent meaning across these languages shows how the concept of brevity has remained stable over centuries.
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"Kort" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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