короткий
short
short in duration
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короткий with English translation
короткий usage examples
We have a short lunch break today.
У нас сегодня короткий перерыв на обед.
He gave a short comment during the meeting.
Он сделал короткий комментарий во время встречи.
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короткий synonyms
What's the difference between короткий / краткий / кратковременный / недолгий / мимолетный / мгновенный
general word for small length/size or brief duration
We had a short meeting.
У нас была короткая встреча.
He gave a brief answer.
Он дал краткий ответ.
formal term for something of short duration
The short-term break will last five minutes.
Кратковременный перерыв продлится пять минут.
stresses that something did not last long; often with an emotional nuance
It was a short-lived happiness.
Это было недолгое счастье.
highlights ephemerality or fleeting nature of an impression or event
A fleeting thought flashed through his mind.
Мимолетная мысль промелькнула в голове.
means very quick, almost without delay; closer to 'instant'
The system's instantaneous reaction.
Мгновенная реакция системы.
means 'for a period of time', temporary in status, not necessarily very short
This is a temporary job for three months.
Это временная работа на три месяца.
means 'not long-lasting', emphasizes poor durability or longevity
This is a short-lived (not long-lasting) structure.
Это недолговечная конструкция.
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How to pronounce короткий and what this word means
короткий translation: short. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce короткий
[ˈkorotkʲɪj]
короткий translation
short
короткий examples
We have a short lunch break today.
короткий transcription
[ˈkorotkʲɪj], шорт
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короткий meaning: what does it mean?
имеющий небольшую продолжительность по времени
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короткий is pronounced as [ˈkorotkʲɪj]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
короткий definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
We have a short lunch break today. Translation: У нас сегодня короткий перерыв на обед.
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