shortness
gb/ʃˈɔɹtnəs/ us/ʃˈɔɹtnəs/
B1
Kiingereza
rövidség, alacsonyság, tömörség, szűkszavúság, kurtaság, nyerseség, hiány, szűkösség, omlósság
NOMINO
B1
1
rövidség
B2
alacsonyság
B2
Muundo wa matumizi:
the shortness of [something]
The shortness of the flight surprised us—we landed in under an hour.
Meglepett minket a repülőút rövidsége – kevesebb mint egy óra alatt leszálltunk.
I chose the jacket for its shortness; it ends right at the waist.
A dzsekit a rövidsége miatt választottam; pont derékig ér.
In winter, the shortness of the days can feel depressing.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
I like the shortness of this skirt.
Tetszik, hogy ez a szoknya ilyen rövid.
The shortness of the trip was nice.
Jó volt, hogy rövid volt az út.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes use this when they mean shortage (not enough of something).
Maana
the quality of being short
Miunganiko ya maneno
the shortness of the trip
|the shortness of the skirt
|the shortness of the meeting
|the shortness of the days
|the shortness of the distance
|the shortness of the season
|the shortness of the haircut
|the shortness of the message
Visawe
briefness (Mainly about time or duration.)
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smallness (More general; can sound less specific than shortness.)
Vinyume
length (Opposite quality: being long.)
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tallness (Opposite quality specifically for height.)
Mada
daily_life
|measurement
|time
Ufafanuzi
When something is not long, tall, or lasting.
The state or quality of being short in length, height, or duration.
NOMINO
B2
2
tömörség
B2
szűkszavúság
C1
Muundo wa matumizi:
the shortness of [someone]'s [reply/message/speech]
I appreciated the shortness of her email—it got straight to the point.
Nagyra értékeltem az e-mailje tömörségét: rögtön a lényegre tért.
The shortness of the announcement left everyone with questions.
A bejelentés szűkszavúsága miatt mindenkiben maradtak kérdések.
His shortness in the report made it easier to read.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
I like the shortness of this message.
Tetszik ennek az üzenetnek a tömörsége.
Please keep some shortness in your writing.
Kérlek, ügyelj arra, hogy az írásod tömör maradjon.
Maana
brief, concise way of speaking
Miunganiko ya maneno
the shortness of his reply
|the shortness of her email
|the shortness of the statement
|the shortness of the report
|appreciate the shortness
|value the shortness
Visawe
brevity (More common and slightly more formal.)
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conciseness (Emphasizes being clear and efficient with words.)
Vinyume
verbosity (Using too many words.)
|
wordiness (Overly long or repetitive wording.)
Mada
communication
|writing
Ufafanuzi
Using only a few words.
The quality of being brief and not using many words, especially in speech or writing.
NOMINO
C1
3
Muundo wa matumizi:
the shortness of [someone]'s tone/manner
I was hurt by the shortness of his tone on the phone.
Bántott, milyen kurtán beszélt velem a telefonban.
Her shortness with the staff made the office tense.
Az alkalmazottakkal szembeni kurtasága feszültté tette az irodai légkört.
There was a shortness in his replies that suggested he was annoyed.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
I didn't like the shortness of his answer.
Nem tetszett, hogy ilyen kurtán válaszolt.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may confuse this with being short (not tall) because both use 'short'. Here it means abrupt or rude.
Maana
rude or abrupt manner
Miunganiko ya maneno
the shortness of his tone
|the shortness of her manner
|a sudden shortness
|answer with shortness
|notice the shortness
Visawe
curtness (Direct synonym; often used for speech or replies.)
|
brusqueness (Stronger; suggests blunt, rough behavior.)
Vinyume
politeness (Shows respect and consideration.)
|
warmth (Friendly, kind tone.)
Mada
emotions
|communication
|social
Ufafanuzi
Speaking in a way that sounds rude or impatient.
An unfriendly or abrupt manner, especially in speech; curtness.
NOMINO
B2
FORMAL
4
Muundo wa matumizi:
shortness of [something]
During the storm, the town faced a shortness of drinking water.
A vihar idején a város ivóvízhiánnyal küzdött.
The shortness of skilled workers slowed the project.
A szakemberhiány lelassította a projektet.
They blamed the price increases on a shortness of supply.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
There was a shortness of food after the flood.
Az árvíz után élelmiszerhiány volt.
Kosa la kawaida:
Often confused with shortage; shortage is more common in everyday English for this meaning.
Maana
not enough of something
Miunganiko ya maneno
a shortness of food
|a shortness of water
|a shortness of cash
|a shortness of supplies
|a shortness of resources
|a shortness of labor
Visawe
scarcity (Emphasizes that something is rare or hard to get.)
|
shortage (Most common word for not enough supply.)
Vinyume
abundance (More than enough supply.)
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plenty (Enough or more than enough.)
Mada
daily_life
|economy
|business
Ufafanuzi
When there is not enough of something.
A situation in which there is not enough of something; scarcity.
NOMINO
C1
TECHNICAL
5
omlósság
C1
Muundo wa matumizi:
the shortness of [pastry/biscuit/crust]
Butter gives the crust its shortness and delicate bite.
A vaj adja a tésztakéreg omlósságát és finom, könnyen harapható állagát.
The baker adjusted the fat content to increase the shortness of the pastry.
A pék módosította a zsiradék arányát, hogy növelje a tészta omlósságát.
Too much mixing can reduce the shortness and make the dough tough.
Kosa la kawaida:
Do not confuse with shortening (the fat used in baking).
Maana
crumbly texture in baking
Miunganiko ya maneno
the shortness of the pastry
|improve the shortness
|a good shortness
|lack of shortness
|shortness in the crust
Visawe
crumbly texture (Plain description, not a technical baking term.)
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tenderness (Related quality; not always specifically crumbly.)
Vinyume
chewiness (Opposite texture: more elastic and chewy.)
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toughness (Hard to bite; not tender/crumbly.)
Mada
food
|cooking
Ufafanuzi
A soft, crumbly texture in pastry.
A tender, crumbly texture in pastry or baked goods, often produced by a high fat content.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
shortness
IPA
GB/ʃˈɔɹtnəs/
US/ʃˈɔɹtnəs/
Silabi na mkazo
short - ness (silabi 2)
Stress on 1st syllable (short)
Maumbo ya neno
Noun
- Base: shortness
- Plural: shortness
Semi
shortness of breath
1/ʃˈɔɹtnəs əv bɹˈɛθ/
fixed phrase
difficulty breathing normally
When it is hard to breathe.
Mifano
- He went to urgent care because he had shortness of breath and chest pain.
- If you notice sudden shortness of breath, seek medical help.
- The climb caused mild shortness of breath, but it passed quickly.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- I have shortness of breath when I run fast.
shortness of money
1/ʃˈɔɹtnəs əv mˈʌni/
fixed phrase
formal
not having enough money
Not having enough money.
Mifano
- The project was delayed by a shortness of money.
- Because of a shortness of money, they postponed the renovation.
- Many small businesses closed due to a shortness of cash flow.
shortness of temper
1/ʃˈɔɹtnəs əv tˈɛmpɚ/
fixed phrase
easily becoming angry
Getting angry very easily.
Mifano
- His shortness of temper made teamwork difficult.
- Lack of sleep can cause shortness of temper.
- She apologized for her shortness of temper during the meeting.
shortness of time
1/ʃˈɔɹtnəs əv tˈaɪm/
fixed phrase
formal
having too little time
Not having enough time.
Mifano
- Because of the shortness of time, we focused only on the main points.
- The shortness of time forced them to make a quick decision.
- Given the shortness of time available, the plan was surprisingly thorough.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- Because of the shortness of time, I wrote a short answer.