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kurzum

in short, to cut it short

adverb KURTS-um Rare
Communication Expressions

Also means

in a word

Usage Note

Kurzum introduces a summary or conclusion after a longer explanation, equivalent to 'in short' or 'in a word'. It is common in both spoken and written German and slightly more informal than kurz gesagt.

Examples

"Kurzum, wir müssen das Projekt neu planen."

Natural Translation

In short, we need to replan the project.

Literal Translation

In-short, we must the project newly plan.

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