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Kürzen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Kürzen" is used as verb with the meaning of "shorten", "cut" or "abridge".
Essential properties of "kürzen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: kürzen
- Simple past: kürzte
- Participle: gekürzt
regulartransitive
Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.
Meanings of "kürzen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To shorten length or duration"
- Definition: "To reduce the length or duration of something."
- Translation(s): shorten, cut, abridge
- Synonym(s): verkürzen, abkürzen
- Antonym(s): verlängern, ausdehnen
- Related word(s): Kürzung, kürzer
📝 Some usage examples:
- Wir müssen den Text kürzen, um Platz zu sparen.
- Er hat seine Rede gekürzt, um Zeit zu sparen.
- Die Firma plant, die Arbeitszeiten zu kürzen.
2.) "To reduce amount or quantity"
- Definition: "To reduce the amount or quantity of something."
- Translation(s): cut, reduce, decrease
- Synonym(s): senken, mindern
- Antonym(s): erhöhen, steigern
- Related word(s): Kürzung, kürzer
📝 Some usage examples:
- Die Regierung plant, die Ausgaben zu kürzen.
- Wir müssen das Budget kürzen.
- Die Gehälter wurden um 10% gekürzt.