bspw.
Translation
for example, for instance, e.g.
Examples
Viele Tiere, bspw. Hunde, sind Säugetiere.
Many animals, for example dogs, are mammals.
Man kann bspw. mit dem Zug fahren.
One can, for instance, travel by train.
Grammar Patterns
Used to introduce an example. Many animals, e.g. dogs, are mammals.
Similar Words
z. B. (zum Beispiel), etwa
Etymology
Abbreviation of 'beispielsweise'. From 'bei' (by) + 'Spiel' (play, example) + 'weise' (way, manner). Literally 'by way of an example'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'bspw.' as the German equivalent of 'e.g.' or 'for instance', used to introduce an example in writing.