Topic: Ukrainian

"Цей чоловік був низький на зріст."

Translation:This man was short.

June 1, 2015

6 Comments

https://www.duolingo.com/Jones_Rick

    Why not say "short in height"

    July 28, 2015
    https://www.duolingo.com/sagitta145
    Mod

      Is that correct in English?..

      January 26, 2019
      https://www.duolingo.com/HeyMarlana
      • 89

      Yes, I've heard this. It's not common, but it's said. More like "He is short in stature."

      April 15, 2019
      https://www.duolingo.com/sagitta145
      Mod

        OK, thanks, added both :)

        April 15, 2019
        https://www.duolingo.com/LICA98
        • 830

        why not just низький

        June 1, 2015
        https://www.duolingo.com/Vinnfred

          As far as I know низький is also accepted

          June 1, 2015
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