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How to Say ‘It's shorter, but slower today.’ in German

Der ist kürzer, aber heute langsamer.

dair ist KUER-tser AH-ber hoin-te LAHNG-zah-mer

[dair ist KUER-tser AH-ber hoin-te LAHNG-zah-mer]

Phrase Breakdown

Der ist kürzer,

dair ist KUER-tser

That one is shorter,

'Der' means 'that one' (the route). Pause briefly at the comma.

Example

Der ist kürzer, aber steiler.

That one is shorter, but steeper.

Words in this phrase

Der

[dair]

that one

Here a demonstrative pronoun referring to a masculine noun already mentioned.

Example

Der ist gut.

That one is good.

ist

[ist]

A form of the verb 'sein' used for singular subjects.

Example

Für viele Bewerber Ist ein gutes Teamklima entscheidend.

For many applicants, a good team climate is crucial.

kürzer

[KUER-tser]

shorter

Comparative of 'kurz' (short).

Example

Dieser Weg ist kürzer.

This way is shorter.

aber heute langsamer.

AH-ber hoin-te LAHNG-zah-mer

but slower today.

'langsamer' is the comparative of 'langsam' (slow). Stress the first syllable: LANG-sa-mer.

Example

Der Zug ist heute langsamer.

The train is slower today.

Words in this phrase

aber

[AH-ber]

but

Used to introduce a contrast or objection.

Example

Aber die Strecke war kurz.

But the route was short.

heute

[hoin-te]

today

On this present day.

Example

Heute zieh' ich zum letzten Mal um.

Today I am moving for the last time.

langsamer

[LAHNG-zah-mer]

slower

Comparative of 'langsam' (slow).

Example

Bitte fahren Sie langsamer.

Please drive slower.

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