kurt

This is the 2654th most frequent Dutch word.


kurt

"Kurt" is not a Dutch word; it is typically a name.


In this sentence, 'Kurt' is used as a proper noun, referring to a person's name.

Kurt speelde gitaar in de band.

Kurt played guitar in the band.


Here, 'kurt' is used as a synonym for something short or brief, possibly derived from linguistic transfer.

De term 'kurt' wordt soms gebruikt voor een korte puntige referentie.

The term 'kurt' is sometimes used for a short, pointed reference.


In this context, 'kurt' is used as an adjective meaning abrupt or concise, adopted as a calque from English.

Haar uitleg was nogal kurt en liet mij met vragen achter.

Her explanation was rather curt and left me with questions.