kürzester

Kürzester is a German word that translates to "shortest" in English. It is the superlative form of the adjective "kurz," meaning "short." As a superlative, it indicates the extreme degree of shortness when comparing three or more items. For example, in a group of three or more paths, the "kürzeste Weg" would refer to the path with the least distance. The word is used in various contexts, including measurements of length, time, and even abstract concepts. Grammatically, it is an inflected adjective and its ending changes depending on the gender, number, and case of the noun it modifies. It is a fundamental word in the German language for expressing the concept of minimum length or duration.