das Abo
Translation
subscription
Examples
Ich habe ein Abo für eine Zeitschrift.
I have a subscription to a magazine.
Das Abo verlängert sich automatisch.
The subscription renews automatically.
Man kann das Abo jederzeit kündigen.
You can cancel the subscription at any time.
Grammar Patterns
a subscription ((to/for sth.)) ein Abo ((für+4)) He has a subscription to a streaming service.
Similar Words
Synonyms: das Abonnement
Etymology
It's a clipped form of 'Abonnement', which was borrowed from the French 'abonner' (to subscribe).
Memory Tips
Think of 'Abo' as the German equivalent of saying 'sub' for 'subscription'. It's the casual, everyday term.