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Korrespondenz auf Englisch - Abkürzungen: Kurz, aber bedeutungsschwangerSchlagwörter: Korrespondenz auf Englisch, Abkürzungen, Abkürzungen auf Englisch, Abbreviations Abbreviations are very useful. They can shorten a word, a phrase or an idea into two, three or four letters, saving time and space when writing a report, letter, email or text message.
Many abbreviations have been around for a long time and are used frequently in English. Most of these are derived from Latin. In fact, the word abbreviation itself is derived from the Latin word brevis, which means short. Latin abbreviations are usually used only in writing.
Other abbreviations have developed more recently – since the advent of mobile phones and the Internet, to be exact – mainly as a form of slang used by texters and chatters to make their message entry process faster.
In instant messaging, the speed at which you write is very important. Abbreviations are therefore quite common – and they have become quite short. To most outsiders, however, these abbreviations are often unintelligible. Texters, or people who send lots of SMS messages – which are limited to a certain number of characters per message – are additionally concerned with saving space. They use combinations of letters and numbers to further shorten words.
In the past, all abbreviations had to be followed by a full stop, but nowadays this
rule isn’t always valid.
Traditional abbreviations
e.g. Short for exempli gratia, Latin for “for example”. It is always used with full stops and surrounded by commas.
Many unusual products are available on Amazon, e.g., wolf urine.
i.e. Short for id est, Latin for “that is” or “in other words”. It is always used with full stops and surrounded by commas.
Hotel rates are much cheaper in the low season, i.e., between 1 November and 31 March
N.B. Short for nota bene, the Latin phrase meaning “note well”. It is used – often at the bottom of a letter – to remind the reader not to forget something important. It can be used without full stops.
NB Please sign out of your e-mail account before leaving the computer.
Re: Short for “in re”, Latin for “in the matter of” or “concerning”. It is frequently used in letters and emails, especially in the subject line. It is always followed by a colon.
Re: Your message of the 15th
sic A latin word meaning “thus”, “so”, “as such”, or “in such a manner”. Always surrounded by square brackets and used only in print, it is used to show that text has been reproduced faithfully from the original even though it is clear that the original use was incorrect. Here’s an example:
Madelyn James was famous for writing in her diary: “My greatest failure was always being unable to chuse [sic] the right man.”
Sic is also sometimes used to highlight mistakes when the author wishes to express ridicule:
The famous designer Stephen Black claims to have a large following in the UK, but I find the way he describes his fashion leaves a lot to be desired. On his Web site you’ll find: “All of my dresses will make you look sexy, glamerous [sic] and unique. They’re [sic] appeal is timeless.”
Modern abbreviations
FYI. For Your Information. FYI is typically used when you want to send someone an interesting link or other information you have found. In business it is increasingly being used as a noun to refer to the message you’re sending: Here’s an FYI for you. A variation is FYA ( For Your Amusement ).
IMHO. In My Humble Opinion. IMHO is used when you want to express an opinion that could be considered arrogant or controversial. It shows that you are aware of this implication. It is a variation of IMO ( In My Opinion ), IMCO ( In My Considered Opinion) and IMNSHO ( In My Not-So-Humble Opinion ).
LOL. Laugh( s ) Out Loud. Developed as a substitute for body language in online chat, it can accompany a message to show it’s not serious, or be a response to a funny comment. For example, Weather is great in London lol.
Variations include LMHO ( Laughing My Head Off ), OTFL ( On The Floor Laughing ) and ROFL ( Rolling On the Floor Laughing ). LOL can also mean Love You Lots – check the meaning by the context.
BTW. By The Way. Indicates a change of subject or the introduction of an incidental fact.
BFN. Bye For Now. Used to say goodbye, found at the end of a message. Similar acronyms are TTFN ( Ta Ta For Now ) and TTYL ( Talk To You Later ).
EOM. End Of Message. Usually found in the subject line of an email, indicates that the entire message is contained in the subject line.
Meeting is cancelled EOM
BRB. Be Right Back. Used in real-time instant messaging to say that the person has left the computer terminal but will return soon.
DNFTT. Do Not Feed The Trolls. Used in online discussions, it means do not respond to deliberately provocative statements.
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