krótszy

Krótszy is a Polish word that translates to "shorter" in English. It is the comparative form of the adjective krótki, meaning "short." The word can be used to describe a variety of things, such as length, duration, or size. For example, one might say "ten nóż jest krótszy niż tamten" (this knife is shorter than that one) or "ten film był krótszy niż poprzedni" (this film was shorter than the previous one).

The word krótszy can also be used in a more abstract sense. For instance, it might refer to a reduced period of time or a less intense experience. An example could be "mam nadzieję na krótszy czas oczekiwania" (I hope for a shorter waiting time) or "to było krótsze rozczarowanie" (it was a shorter disappointment).

In its grammatical function, krótszy is a declined adjective, meaning its ending changes depending on the gender, number, and case of the noun it modifies. The base form is krótki. When used in the comparative, the suffix -szy is typically added, though there are some irregular forms in Polish. This comparative structure is common across many Slavic languages.