die Abkürzung
Translation
abbreviation, shortcut
Examples
Was bedeuten diese Abkürzungen?
What do these abbreviations mean?
Er nahm eine Abkürzung durch den Park.
He took a shortcut through the park.
Grammar Patterns
((for sth.)) abbreviation for sth. "etc." is the abbreviation for "et cetera".
Similar Words
Kurzform, Akronym
Etymology
From 'ab-' (off) + 'kürzen' (to shorten) + '-ung' (noun suffix). Literally 'a shortening off'.
Memory Tips
Think of making something 'kurz' (short) by 'kürzen' (shortening) a piece 'ab' (off).