ADVERB

kurzerhand/ˌkʊʁt͡sɐˈhant/on the spur of the moment; without further ado; summarily

kurzerhand is a German adverb that means on the spur of the moment, without further ado, or summarily. It is pronounced /ˌkʊʁt͡sɐˈhant/.

Definitions

1.without much preparation or delay; spontaneously(spontaneous action)

a.with little or no warning or planning, quickly and decisively

Sie kündigte kurzerhand ihren Job und reiste um die Welt.She quit her job on the spur of the moment and traveled around the world.

Frequently asked questions

What does "kurzerhand" mean in English?
"kurzerhand" means on the spur of the moment, without further ado, or summarily. It is a German adverb.
How do you pronounce "kurzerhand"?
"kurzerhand" is pronounced /ˌkʊʁt͡sɐˈhant/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "kurzerhand"?
"kurzerhand" is a adverb in German.

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