What are common Italian abbreviations used in texting

Common Italian abbreviations used in texting often stem from the need for brevity and speed in digital communication, similar to texting abbreviations in other languages. Here are some frequent ones:

• tvb which means “ti voglio bene” (I care about you/love you in an affectionate way).
• cmq for “comunque” (anyway).
• nnt for “niente” (nothing).
• ke instead of “che” (that/which).
• xché for “perché” (why/because).
• tvttb for “ti voglio tanto tanto bene” (I care a lot about you).
• sn for “sono” (I am).
• n2 for “niente” (nothing).
• cmq for “comunque” (anyway).
• tk for “ti amo” (I love you).

These are shortcuts to frequently written phrases or words influenced by sounds or truncations to save typing time on platforms like WhatsApp or SMS. They reflect a mix of phonetic spelling and truncation common in Italian texting culture. ^{3, 18}

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