When talking about things that are not long, you can use the word kort. It's an adjective, so it describes a noun. For example, a kort vei is a short road or a short distance. You can also use it for time, like kort tid for a short time. Remember that like many Norwegian adjectives, it will change its ending depending on the noun it describes, but for A1, just focusing on kort is a great start.
When you're describing something as short in Norwegian, you'll use the word kort. It's a straightforward adjective. For example, if you want to say 'a short book', you'd say 'en kort bok'. If something is plural and short, like 'short books', it's 'korte bøker'.
§ Understanding 'kort' in everyday conversations
You've learned that 'kort' means 'short' in Norwegian. That's a good start. Now, let's look at how Norwegians actually use this word in daily life. This isn't about grammar rules. It's about practical usage, the kind you'll hear and need to use yourself.
Think about where you encounter short things. In Norway, just like anywhere, you'll hear 'kort' used for physical length, time, and even some abstract ideas. We'll cover examples from work, school, and even the news, giving you a solid foundation.
§ 'Kort' in a work setting
At work, 'kort' often refers to meeting durations, deadlines, or even the length of a presentation. It's about efficiency and getting to the point.
- DEFINITION
- Referring to a brief duration or a small physical length in a professional context.
Møtet var veldig kort i dag. (The meeting was very short today.)
Kan du gjøre rapporten litt kortere? (Can you make the report a little shorter?)
§ 'Kort' in a school environment
In school, 'kort' pops up when discussing assignments, breaks, or even the academic year. It's practical language for students and teachers alike.
- DEFINITION
- Describing limited duration or physical extent within an educational context.
Friminuttet var så kort i dag. (The break was so short today.)
Læreren ga oss en kort oppgave. (The teacher gave us a short assignment.)
§ 'Kort' in the news
News reports frequently use 'kort' to describe developments, statements, or periods of time. It's a common adjective that helps to convey information efficiently.
- DEFINITION
- Referring to a concise summary, a brief period, or limited spatial extent in journalistic contexts.
Regjeringen ga en kort uttalelse. (The government gave a short statement.)
De siste nyhetene er ganske korte. (The latest news items are quite short.)
§ Common phrases with 'kort'
Beyond direct descriptions, 'kort' appears in several useful phrases. Knowing these will make your Norwegian sound more natural.
- På kort sikt: In the short term
- Gjøre kort prosess: To make short work of something
- Få kort lunte: To have a short fuse (get angry easily)
These phrases are idiomatic, meaning their total meaning isn't just the sum of the individual words. Learn them as complete units.
§ Summary of 'kort' usage
To sum up, 'kort' is a versatile adjective used to describe things that are not long, either in duration or physical dimension. Its forms (kort, kortere, kortest, korte) depend on the noun it modifies. Pay attention to context. Is it time? Is it a physical object? Is it a statement?
The best way to master 'kort' is to listen for it. When you hear a Norwegian speaker use it, try to understand why they chose that form. Practice using it in your own sentences. Start with simple descriptions of objects or events, then move on to more complex sentences. Don't be afraid to make mistakes; that's how you learn.
उच्चारण मार्गदर्शिका
- Don't pronounce the 'r' too hard; it's often a soft, almost rolled 'r' in Norwegian.
- Be careful not to add an extra vowel sound at the end, as in English 'shorty'.
ज़रूरी व्याकरण
Adjectives like 'kort' agree in gender and number with the noun they describe. For common (masculine/feminine) singular nouns, 'kort' remains 'kort'.
En kort mann (A short man) / Ei kort kvinne (A short woman)
For neuter singular nouns, an '-t' is added to the adjective, so 'kort' becomes 'kortt'. However, because 'kort' already ends in 't', it remains 'kort' in this specific case.
Et kort brev (A short letter)
For plural nouns (all genders), an '-e' is usually added to the adjective, making 'kort' into 'korte'.
Korte menn (Short men) / Korte kvinner (Short women) / Korte brev (Short letters)
When the adjective follows a definite noun (e.g., 'the man', 'the woman', 'the letter'), the definite form of the adjective is used. This typically involves adding '-e' regardless of gender or number.
Den korte mannen (The short man) / Den korte kvinnen (The short woman) / Det korte brevet (The short letter) / De korte mennene (The short men)
In comparative form (shorter), 'kort' becomes 'kortere'. In superlative form (shortest), 'kort' becomes 'kortest'.
Han er kortere enn meg. (He is shorter than me.) / Han er kortest i familien. (He is the shortest in the family.)
स्तर के अनुसार उदाहरण
Han har kort hår.
He has short hair.
kort (short) modifies 'hår' (hair), a neuter noun, so it remains 'kort'.
Veien er kort.
The road is short.
kort (short) modifies 'veien' (the road), a masculine noun, so it remains 'kort'.
Jeg vil ha en kort pause.
I want a short break.
kort (short) modifies 'pause' (break), a feminine noun, so it remains 'kort'.
Den kjolen er for kort.
That dress is too short.
kort (short) modifies 'kjolen' (the dress), a masculine noun, so it remains 'kort'.
Kan du skrive en kort e-post?
Can you write a short email?
kort (short) modifies 'e-post' (email), a masculine noun, so it remains 'kort'.
Vi har kort tid.
We have short time.
kort (short) modifies 'tid' (time), a feminine noun, so it remains 'kort'.
Han er ikke veldig kort.
He is not very short.
kort (short) describes 'han' (he), a person, so it remains 'kort'.
Filmen var kort.
The movie was short.
kort (short) describes 'filmen' (the movie), a masculine noun, so it remains 'kort'.
Han har kort hår.
He has short hair.
Here 'kort' is an adjective modifying the noun 'hår' (hair). It's in its singular, neuter form because 'hår' is a neuter noun.
Veien er kort til butikken.
The road is short to the shop.
In this sentence, 'kort' describes the distance of the 'vei' (road). 'Vei' is a masculine noun, but 'kort' remains 'kort' in its indefinite form.
Jeg skal bare ta en kort pause.
I'll just take a short break.
'Kort' describes 'pause' (break), which is a feminine noun. Again, 'kort' remains 'kort' in the indefinite singular form.
Filmen var ganske kort.
The film was quite short.
'Kort' here is a predicate adjective, describing 'filmen' (the film). It's in its singular, masculine form as 'film' is a masculine noun.
Har du et kort svar?
Do you have a short answer?
'Kort' modifies 'svar' (answer), which is a neuter noun. The adjective remains 'kort' in the singular, indefinite neuter form.
Vi har en kort arbeidsdag på fredager.
We have a short workday on Fridays.
'Kort' describes 'arbeidsdag' (workday), a masculine noun. It's in the indefinite singular form.
Hun skrev en kort melding.
She wrote a short message.
'Kort' modifies 'melding' (message), a feminine noun. It's in the indefinite singular form.
Livet er kort, så nyt det!
Life is short, so enjoy it!
'Kort' is a predicate adjective describing 'livet' (life). 'Livet' is the definite form of 'liv' (life), which is a neuter noun. The adjective remains 'kort'.
सामान्य शब्द संयोजन
सामान्य वाक्यांश
Ha en kort pause.
Have a short break. (Imperative)
Møtet var kort.
The meeting was short.
Jeg har kort hår.
I have short hair.
Vi har kort tid.
We have short time.
Les en kort historie.
Read a short story. (Imperative)
Det er kort vei til butikken.
It is a short way to the shop.
Hun har på seg kort bukse.
She is wearing short trousers.
Kjolen er for kort.
The dress is too short.
Gi meg en kort beskrivelse.
Give me a short description. (Imperative)
Svaret var veldig kort.
The answer was very short.
व्याकरण पैटर्न
वाक्य संरचनाएँ
En [substantiv] er kort.
En mann er kort. (A man is short.)
Et [substantiv] er kort.
Et brev er kort. (A letter is short.)
Den er kort.
Blyanten er kort. Den er kort. (The pencil is short. It is short.)
De er korte.
Bøkene er korte. De er korte. (The books are short. They are short.)
Jeg har en kort [substantiv].
Jeg har en kort dag. (I have a short day.)
Jeg har et kort [substantiv].
Jeg har et kort hår. (I have short hair.)
Jeg er kort.
Jeg er kort. (I am short.)
Vi er korte.
Vi er korte. (We are short.)
खुद को परखो 42 सवाल
The autumn is short in Norway.
Do you have a short pencil?
The movie is short, only one hour.
Read this aloud:
Jeg vil ha en kort kaffe.
Focus: kort
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Det er en kort vei hjem.
Focus: kort vei
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Hun har kort hår.
Focus: kort hår
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The sentence means 'The dress is too short.' In Norwegian, the subject usually comes first, followed by the verb.
The sentence means 'I have short hair.' 'Jeg' is the subject, 'har' is the verb, and 'kort haar' is the object.
The sentence means 'It is a short story.' 'Det' is the subject, 'er' is the verb, and 'en kort historie' is the predicate noun phrase.
This sentence means 'this is a short story'. The correct order is 'dette er en kort historie'.
This sentence means 'the movie was very short'. The correct order is 'filmen var veldig kort'.
This sentence means 'she is wearing a short dress'. The correct order is 'hun har kort kjole på seg'.
Imagine you're describing a newly discovered, incredibly brief and elusive species of animal. Describe its physical characteristics and behavior, emphasizing its 'kort' nature in various contexts. Use at least three different forms of 'kort'.
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Sample answer
Den nye arten, kalt 'Flimmerdyret', er bemerkelsesverdig kort; dens levetid er ekstremt kortvarig, og den har korte ben. Dens korte eksistens gjør den vanskelig å studere, og selv observasjonsperiodene er ofte kortere enn forventet. Den blir lett kortpustet etter selv den minste anstrengelse, noe som indikerer en kortest mulig fysiologisk kapasitet.
You are writing a review of a very concise and impactful short story collection. Discuss how the authors manage to convey profound themes within such 'kort' narratives. Focus on the literary techniques employed.
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Sample answer
Denne samlingen med kortromaner er et mesterverk i kortfattet historiefortelling. Hver fortelling er bemerkelsesverdig knapp, men likevel dyp, og forfatterne lykkes med å formidle essensielle sannheter gjennom komprimert prosa. De benytter seg av subtile hint og underforståtte betydninger, noe som gjør at selv en kort leseropplevelse blir en rik refleksjon.
You are a historical archivist, and you've found a fragmented, very 'kort' diary entry from a significant historical figure. Reconstruct the likely context and implications of this brief entry, speculating on what might have been omitted due to its brevity.
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Sample answer
Dette korte utdraget fra kongens dagbok, datert 14. mars 1789, lyder kun: 'Storm på horisonten. Forberedelser trengs.' Dette korte notatet, selv om det er fragmentarisk, antyder en umiddelbar krise. Mangelen på detaljer i denne kortfattede innføringen kan skyldes hastverk, eller et ønske om diskresjon. Implikasjonene er betydelige; det kan referere til politisk uro, en militær trussel, eller til og med en naturkatastrofe som krever raske forberedelser.
Hvilken utfordring nevnes som en konsekvens av kortvarige ansettelser?
Read this passage:
I det moderne arbeidslivet ser vi en økende tendens til korttidskontrakter. Dette har både fordeler og ulemper for arbeidstakerne. På den ene siden kan det gi fleksibilitet og mulighet til å tilegne seg bred erfaring fra forskjellige bransjer. På den andre siden kan den kortvarige ansettelsen føre til usikkerhet og utfordringer knyttet til langsiktig planlegging, som for eksempel boliglån eller pensjonssparing. Enkelte hevder at et samfunn med stadig kortere ansettelsesforhold bidrar til en mer ustabil økonomi, mens andre mener det fremmer innovasjon ved at bedrifter raskt kan tilpasse seg endringer i markedet.
Hvilken utfordring nevnes som en konsekvens av kortvarige ansettelser?
Teksten sier klart: 'På den andre siden kan den kortvarige ansettelsen føre til usikkerhet og utfordringer knyttet til langsiktig planlegging, som for eksempel boliglån eller pensjonssparing.'
Teksten sier klart: 'På den andre siden kan den kortvarige ansettelsen føre til usikkerhet og utfordringer knyttet til langsiktig planlegging, som for eksempel boliglån eller pensjonssparing.'
Hva var en av grunnene til at filmen ble hyllet av kritikerne?
Read this passage:
Filmen var en kortfilm, men dens virkningsfulle budskap etterlot et dypt inntrykk. Regissøren hadde valgt en minimalistisk tilnærming, med korte dialoger og en kortfattet visuell stil. Hver scene var nøye komponert for å maksimere effekten, og selv om spilletiden var kort, føltes historien komplett. Kritikerne hyllet den for dens evne til å fortelle en så rik historie på så kort tid, og mange mente at den var et eksempel på hvordan kunstnerisk uttrykk ikke nødvendigvis trenger lang varighet for å være betydningsfullt.
Hva var en av grunnene til at filmen ble hyllet av kritikerne?
Teksten sier: 'Kritikerne hyllet den for dens evne til å fortelle en så rik historie på så kort tid'.
Teksten sier: 'Kritikerne hyllet den for dens evne til å fortelle en så rik historie på så kort tid'.
Hva var den primære hensikten med å holde forskningsrapporten 'kort'?
Read this passage:
Den nye forskningsrapporten om klimaendringer var bemerkelsesverdig kort i omfang, kun ti sider. Dette sto i sterk kontrast til tidligere rapporter som ofte var flere hundre sider lange. Forfatterne begrunnet den korte formen med et ønske om å gjøre informasjonen mer tilgjengelig for et bredere publikum, inkludert beslutningstakere som ofte har kort tid til å sette seg inn i komplekse problemstillinger. Til tross for sin korthet, ble rapporten rost for sin presisjon og evne til å oppsummere essensielle funn uten unødvendige detaljer, noe som gjorde den svært virkningsfull.
Hva var den primære hensikten med å holde forskningsrapporten 'kort'?
Teksten forklarer: 'Forfatterne begrunnet den korte formen med et ønske om å gjøre informasjonen mer tilgjengelig for et bredere publikum, inkludert beslutningstakere som ofte har kort tid til å sette seg inn i komplekse problemstillinger.'
Teksten forklarer: 'Forfatterne begrunnet den korte formen med et ønske om å gjøre informasjonen mer tilgjengelig for et bredere publikum, inkludert beslutningstakere som ofte har kort tid til å sette seg inn i komplekse problemstillinger.'
Which of these words is a synonym for 'kort' when referring to a brief period of time?
'Snar' can mean brief or short in duration, similar to 'kort' when describing time. 'Lang' means long, 'rask' means fast, and 'liten' means small.
In Norwegian, if you want to say 'short story', which is the most common and idiomatic way to phrase it?
'Kort fortelling' is the standard translation for 'short story' in Norwegian. While 'historie' means story, 'fortelling' is more commonly used in this context.
Which phrase correctly uses 'kort' to describe a lack of patience?
'Han har kort lunte' is an idiom meaning 'he has a short fuse' or 'he is impatient'. The other options are not idiomatic for expressing impatience.
The sentence 'Hun har kort hår' means 'She has long hair.'
'Kort' means short, so 'Hun har kort hår' translates to 'She has short hair.'
In the context of 'kort varsel', 'kort' refers to a brief notice or short warning.
'Kort varsel' is a common Norwegian expression meaning 'short notice' or 'brief warning', where 'kort' indeed signifies brevity.
If someone is described as 'kortvokst', it means they are very tall.
'Kortvokst' means 'short-statured' or 'of short growth', referring to someone who is not tall.
Listen for how 'kort' is used to describe the analysis.
Identify what 'kort' refers to in the context of preparation.
Pay attention to the nuance 'kortfattet' adds to the presentation of arguments.
Read this aloud:
Kan du gi meg en kort oppsummering av hovedpoengene fra møtet?
Focus: kort
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Et kortvarig strømbrudd forårsaket forsinkelser i systemet, men det ble raskt løst.
Focus: kortvarig
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Read this aloud:
Hennes kommentarer var korte og presise, noe som forbedret effektiviteten i diskusjonen.
Focus: korte
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This C2 level sentence demonstrates a sophisticated use of 'kortfattet' (concise/brief) in an academic context. The word order follows standard Norwegian sentence structure: subject-verb-complement-prepositional phrase.
This C2 sentence uses 'korte varigheten' (short duration) in a more abstract and formal context. The sentence structure begins with a prepositional phrase, followed by the passive voice construction 'ble tatt' (were taken).
This C2 level sentence uses the compound adjective 'kortpustet' (short-winded/brief) metaphorically to describe comments. The sentence follows a subject-verb-object structure, with a complex noun phrase as the object.
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यह शब्द अन्य भाषाओं में
संबंधित मुहावरे
general के और शब्द
advare
B1To warn someone about a danger or risk
akseptabel
B2acceptable or satisfactory
aktiv
B1engaged in physical or mental activity
aktsom
C1careful or cautious in one's actions
aktuell
B1Current or relevant to the present time
allikevel
B2nevertheless; anyway
alt
A1everything
altfor
B1Too much or excessively
alvorlig
B1Serious or severe.
anbefale
B1To recommend something to someone
