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kurz und bündig

short and to the point, succinctly

adverb kurts unt BUEN-dikh Rare
Communication Expressions

Also means

concisely

Usage Note

Kurz und bündig is a fixed phrase emphasising brevity and directness. It is used to praise or demand a concise reply or statement. Bündig here means 'conclusive, tight' (from binden 'to bind').

Examples

"Bitte antworte kurz und bündig auf die Frage."

Natural Translation

Please answer the question concisely and to the point.

Literal Translation

Please answer short and to-the-point the question.

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