What are common German abbreviations used in informal texting

Common German abbreviations used in informal texting often serve to make communication faster and more efficient. Some of the most widely used include:

• „LG“ which stands for „Liebe Grüße“ meaning “best regards.”
• „VG“ for „Viele Grüße“ meaning “many greetings.”
• „HDGDL“ meaning „Hab dich gern, hab dich lieb“ which translates to “I like you, I love you.”
• „OMG“ borrowed from English meaning “Oh my God.”
• „LOL“ also borrowed meaning “laughing out loud.”
• „u“ as a shortening for „und“ meaning “and.”
• „bald“ shortened to „b.“, meaning soon.
• „kA“ short for „keine Ahnung“, meaning “no idea.”
• „thx“, another English loan abbreviation, for “thanks.”

Abbreviations in German texting mix original German contractions and popular English acronyms used globally in texting culture. These abbreviations help keep conversations light, quick, and casual, typical for messaging apps and social media. ^{1, 8}

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