korter

Korter is the comparative form of the Dutch adjective kort, meaning short. It indicates a greater degree of shortness and is used to compare lengths, durations, or extents, among other contexts. For example, one might say that a journey lasts korter than another, or that a route is korter than an alternative.

Etymology and forms: Korter is formed by adding the standard Dutch comparative suffix -er to kort. The related superlative form is kortste (the shortest). In attributive position before a noun, the adjective can appear as kortere (a shorter …). In predicative use, korter is common: “Het duurt korter dan verwacht.”

Usage notes: In comparisons, Dutch typically uses dan: “Deze weg is korter dan de andere.” For durations: “Het duurt korter.” For choosing options: “We nemen de kortere route.” The phrase “de kortste route” denotes the absolute minimum length among options. The form korter is primarily grammatical and functional in comparisons and does not constitute a separate concept or term beyond the comparative degree of kort.

See also: Kort (short), kortste (shortest), Dutch comparative and superlative grammar.

Note: Korter is a standard grammatical form in Dutch and not, in itself, a distinct concept or proper noun. It may also appear in various names or brandings incidentally, but its primary role is as the comparative of short.