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The Ultimate Guide to Texting in German: Master Informal Communication and Abbreviations: Ask for a list of the most common German texting abbreviations and meanings
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Here is a list of some of the most common German texting abbreviations along with their meanings:

  • HDGDL: Hab dich ganz doll lieb (I love you very much - often in a platonic sense)
  • LG: Liebe Grüße (best regards)
  • KK: Kein Kommentar (no comment)
  • WG: Wohngemeinschaft (shared flat or flatmates)
  • DNR: Das nächste Mal (next time)
  • ZB: Zum Beispiel (for example)
  • OMW: On my way
  • VLLT: Vielleicht (maybe)
  • Eig: Eigentlich (actually)
  • WE: Wochenende (weekend)
  • KP: Kein Problem (no problem)
  • KA: Keine Ahnung (no idea)
  • BM: Bis Morgen (see you tomorrow)

Other useful abbreviations include:

  • omg: oh mein Gott (oh my God)
  • lol: laughing out loud
  • btw: by the way
  • fyi: for your information
  • i.O.: in Ordnung (okay)
  • mMn: meiner Meinung nach (in my opinion)
  • VG: Viele Grüße (many greetings)
  • BG: Beste Grüße (best regards)
  • MfG: Mit freundlichen Grüßen (with kind regards)

These abbreviations are widely used in informal texting and online communication in German and can help speed up conversations and express feelings or thoughts succinctly. 1, 2, 3, 4

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