kürzen
rövidíteni
The German word "kürzen" is a verb meaning "to shorten" or "to reduce."
It comes from "kurz", an adjective meaning "short."
Similar words include:
- verringern (to decrease)
- reduzieren (to reduce)
- Beschneiden (to trim, cut down)
Difference:
“Kürzen” specifically emphasizes making something shorter (in length, duration, or amount), while reduzieren and verringern are broader terms for reducing quantity or size. Beschneiden often has the connotation of cutting or trimming, sometimes physically or figuratively.
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Examples
Er kürzt den Artikel für die Zeitung.verb
Ő rövidíti a cikket az újság számára.
Sie müssen die Spieldauer kürzen.verb
Le kell rövidíteniük a játékidőt.
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