π©πͺ German Email & Office Abbreviations You Must Know!
Working, studying, or planning to move to Germany? These abbreviations appear frequently in emails, letters, and office communication.
π§ z.Hd. = zu HΓ€nden (for the attention of)
π€ MfG = Mit freundlichen GrΓΌΓen (kind regards)
π i.A. = im Auftrag (on behalf of)
π i.V. = in Vertretung (representing/on behalf of)
π Anh. = Anhang (attachment)
π¬ PS = Postskriptum (postscript)
Learning these small abbreviations can make your German emails sound more professional and help you understand workplace communication with confidence.
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π©πͺπ€³Common German Chat Abbreviations You Should Know!
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These abbreviations are commonly used in chats, WhatsApp messages, and social media conversations across Germany.
π¬ LG = Liebe GrΓΌΓe (best wishes)
π VG = Viele GrΓΌΓe (many greetings)
π¨οΈ BTW = By the Way (by the way)
π LOL = Laughing Out Loud (laughing)
β€οΈ HDL = Hab dich lieb (love you)
π€· kA = keine Ahnung (no idea)
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π©πͺ 6 More German Abbreviations You Must Know!
Want to understand German notices, schedules, emails, and advertisements more easily?
Here are some common abbreviations:
π etc. = et cetera (and so on)
π ggf. = gegebenenfalls (if necessary)
π inkl. = inklusive (including)
π exkl. = exklusive (excluding)
π Nr. = Nummer (number)
π Std. = Stunde (hour)
π‘ Example: 3 Std. Unterricht inkl. Material = 3 hours of class including materials.
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π©πͺ Top German Abbreviations Every Learner Should Know!
Have you seen z.B., d.h., ca. or usw. in your German books and wondered what they mean? π€
These abbreviations are used everywhere in textbooks, exams, emails, and daily conversations
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z.B. = zum Beispiel (for example)
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d.h. = das heiΓt (that means)
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ca. = circa (approximately)
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usw. = und so weiter (and so on)
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u.a. = unter anderem (among others)
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bzw. = beziehungsweise (respectively)
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Ein DurchhΓ€nger haben β when you're feeling low, tired, or unmotivated.
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Sich nicht mehr einkriegen β when someone can't calm down anymore (from laughter, anger, excitement, etc.).
Each word includes:
π Meaning in simple German
π¬ A practical example sentence
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Small expressions like these make a big difference in everyday German conversations.
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