This is the rare case when you can choose any option you like. For fans of brevity, the laconic version is probably more suitable. And those who are close to the fabulous style, most likely, will want to give preference to the word more authentic.
Both those and others will be absolutely right. Because in this story the form of the word (shorts or shorts) can be chosen independently, as you choose your clothes.
Shorter or more correct?
The noun "shorts" has only one grammatical form in terms of number: plural.
When declining it, we see the same picture as in the case of similar names for those parts of clothing that are paired.
In the Genitive case, the word "shorts" can be written and pronounced in two completely identical ways. That is, you can use "shorts" or "shorts" depending on your own preferences. The grammatical norms of the Russian language allow in this case both a zero ending and an ending.
- The store is expected to receive a lot of sports shorts.
- I didn’t wear shorts! And now I won’t!
Pants turn ...
The word "shorts", called cropped trousers, we owe the English language. In it, short is “short,” and the shorts themselves sound like shorts.
Some time ago, it was hard to imagine an adult dressed in them. This detail was considered the sole prerogative of a children's wardrobe.
But today, by the presence of shorts (or shorts) on an adult, you will not surprise anyone. And not only on the beach and in the gym, but also in all other places, including offices and cultural institutions. Unless some expensive restaurants still resist these democratic trends.
The long story of short pants
What varieties of this element of clothing exist?
Type of shorts or shorts | Clothing specifications |
Classic | Should half or 2/3 open the thigh. The waistline is high. Do not constrain movements, combined with different versions of the top. |
Bermuda (in Bermuda it is business dress; introduced by the British colonial forces and the Royal Navy as a military uniform in areas with a desert and tropical climate) | Length is above the knee. The fabric is costume. Complementary elements are a shirt and socks, possibly a sports jacket. The edging can be turned a centimeter. Tones are mostly pastel, but can be dark. |
Breeches, also called culottes (in the XVI-XVIII centuries were a necessary element of a man's suit in Western Europe, worn when riding with high boots) | Length - to the knees. Must tightly clasp your legs. Aristocrats used to supplement them with stockings and buckled shoes. Now - an element of sportswear (baseball, American football). |
Mini shorts (came from sports) | The hips are fully open. Emphasize the figure. They come in leather, denim, cotton and lace. |
| Lederhausen (from the German Lederhosen, for Tyroleans and Bavarians - this is national clothing) | Leather pants with suspenders up to the knee, the front part is decorated with braid, as well as embroidery. |
But whatever short pants are, the answer to the question “how to: shorts or shorts” remains unchanged - both options are true.