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“abbreviation” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈapkʏɐ̯tsʊŋ/

Example

Er kennt viele Abkürzungen.

He knows many abbreviations.

Illustration for Abkürzung (abbreviation)

How to say “abbreviation” in German

“Abbreviation” in German is Abkürzung.

A full expression or longer way replaced by a compact written form or shorter route.

Full entry for Abkürzung: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Abkürzung

Wenn ein Begriff ungewöhnlich ist, sollte die Abkürzung gleich erklärt werden.

If a term is unusual, the abbreviation should be explained immediately.

Tips for using Abkürzung

  • The phrase die Abkürzung für introduces the full term represented by an abbreviation, as in 'UN ist eine Abkürzung für die Vereinten Nationen.'

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