A1
short
/ʃɔːt/
adjective
krótki
/ˈkrutkʲi/· przymiotnikAlso
niski
Definition
Measuring a small distance from end to end or from top to bottom; not long or tall.
Examples
He has very short hair.
On ma bardzo krótkie włosy.
The film was quite short, only an hour long.
Film był dość krótki, trwał tylko godzinę.
She is a bit short for her age.
Ona jest trochę niska jak na swój wiek.
Collocations
short hairshort storyshort temper
adverb
krótko
/ˈkrutkɔ/· przysłówekAlso
nagle
Definition
Suddenly and abruptly, or not reaching a required or expected level.
Examples
The car stopped short to avoid hitting the dog.
Samochód zatrzymał się nagle, aby uniknąć uderzenia w psa.
His explanation fell short of what was expected.
Jego wyjaśnienie nie spełniło oczekiwań.
Collocations
cut shortfall shortstop short
noun
szorty
/ˈʂɔrtɨ/· rzeczownikDefinition
Trousers that reach only to the knees or thighs (usually used in plural).
Examples
He was wearing shorts and a T-shirt on the beach.
Miał na sobie szorty i koszulkę na plaży.
I need to buy new shorts for the summer holidays.
Muszę kupić nowe szorty na wakacje.
Collocations
denim shortsrunning shortspair of shorts
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