Short

/ʃˈɔːt/

/ˈʃɔɹt/

Definition & Bedeutung von "short"

short

ADJEKTIV

kurz, klein

having a below-average distance between two points

bantam

bittie

bitty

compact

diminutive

kurz

lasting for a brief time

brief

fleeting

fugitive

little

momentary

klein

(of a person) having a height that is less than what is thought to be the average height

little

petite

pint-sized

short-statured

mangelhaft an, zu wenig an

lacking a sufficient amount of something in general

deficient

exiguous

inadequate

insufficient

lacking

fehlend, unzureichend

lacking an exact amount or number needed to meet a specific requirement or total

mürbe, krümelig

(of pastry) easily broken apart due to a high amount of fat

kurz, kurzfristig

(of decision-making and planning) focusing only on immediate outcomes without considering long-term effects

myopic

short-sighted

unforesightful

kurz, kurzzeitig

(of syllables and vowels) having a brief duration, specifically when referring to speech sounds or syllables

short, in der Leerverkaufsposition

selling a financial instrument that one does not own, hoping to buy it back at a lower price

Short

SUBSTANTIV

ein Shot, ein kurzes Getränk

a strong alcoholic drink served in a small amount

nip

shot

single

dram

What is a "short"?

A short is a type of alcoholic drink made from a spirit, a mixer, and a garnish. It is usually served in a short glass, such as a rocks glass or a highball glass. A short typically consists of a spirit, such as vodka, gin, rum, or whiskey, a mixer, such as soda water, tonic water, or juice, and a garnish, such as a lime wedge or an orange slice. A short is usually served chilled or over ice, and is popular in many countries around the world. It can also be used to make a variety of cocktails, such as the Moscow Mule, the Gin and Tonic, and the Whiskey Sour.

Shortstop

the spot on a baseball field where the shortstop stands, usually between second and third base

2.1

Shortstop, Infieldspieler

the role or position of the player who is placed between second and third base on a baseball field

Kurzschluss, Kurzschluß

an accident caused by two wires touching by mistake, making electricity flow the wrong way

short circuit

Kurzfilm, kurzer Film

a movie with a short duration, sometimes shown before the feature movie in a movie theater

short film

short