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lass mich kurz

let me just; give me a moment to

adverb LAS mikh KURTS Rare
Communication Expressions

Also means

let me quickly; just let me

Usage Note

Lass mich kurz buys a moment before an explanation or action — 'let me just': Lass mich kurz überlegen ('Let me just think for a moment'). The polite form is Lassen Sie mich kurz .... It signals a brief pause while processing and is a natural spoken filler in casual and semi-formal contexts.

Examples

"Lass mich kurz nachdenken, bevor ich antworte."

Natural Translation

Let me just think for a moment before I answer.

Literal Translation

Let me briefly think, before I answer.

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