Swedish · Adjectives
Kort
Short
Beginneradjective
Definition
Of little height or length.
Example
Vägen hem är kort.
The way home is short.
Etymology
'Kort' derives from the Old Norse 'kǫttr' and relates to brevity or shortness. The meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
How & Where It’s Used
'Kort' is used across spoken and written Swedish in both formal and informal contexts, often describing length or duration.