Romanian · Adjectives

scurt

Short

Beginneradjective

Definition

Of little length or duration.

Example

A scris un mesaj scurt.

He wrote a short message.

Etymology

'Scurt' derives from the Latin 'cortus', which means 'short'. The word has been used consistently in Romanian to reference brevity.

How & Where It’s Used

'Scurt' can be found in both spoken and written Romanian, used in informal settings as well as formal discussions, especially in descriptions.

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