Abbreviations on the Internet: WTF, LOL, ASAP & Co.
Abbreviations are hard to imagine on the Internet - especially among young people. This can be confusing at times and the content is no longer transparent to ordinary people. If you also have problems with it sometimes, you should read our practical tip. We have summarized 20 of the most popular abbreviations for you and briefly explained them.
AFK - Away From Keyboard
Often used in chats and online games, it says nothing other than that the person you are talking to will not be on the computer and keyboard for a short time - that is "Away From Keyboard".
ASAP - As Soon As Possible
Comes from English and means nothing else than "As soon as possible".
BB - Bye Bye / See you soon
Simple abbreviation for both German and English farewell.
BTW - By The Way
Not infrequently used in internet forums or chats. "By The Way" means something like "If we are currently on the topic ..." and is used when a thought about the current topic of discussion is to be inserted.
CU - See You
English farewell in the sense of "one sees each other".
F2F - Face To Face
It means nothing other than "privately" or "personally".
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
Often found as a link on websites. The "Frequently Asked Questions" are simply the most frequently asked questions with the corresponding answers.
FTW - For The Win
Literally translated "for victory" - mostly expresses that the preceding term is considered particularly good and superior.
HDL - love you
Popular greeting, especially among young people in chats or text messages.
LG - Greetings
The greeting is often used at the end of emails.
LOL - Laughing Out Loud
Expresses that the writer had to laugh out loud at something, or simply found something funny. Sometimes it can also mean "Lots Of Luck".
MFG - Sincerely
Established abbreviation of the greeting. Sometimes also stands for "carpool".
mMn - In my opinion
Abbreviation of the German idiom often used only on the Internet.
OMG - Oh My God / Oh my Goodness
Abbreviation for "Oh my god" - expresses astonishment to bewilderment.
ZIP / PLS - Please
Both spellings stand for the English "Please".
ROFL - Rolling On The Floor Laughing
Has practically the same use as "LOL" and literally means "I roll on the floor laughing".
Sry - Sorry
Often used short form of the English "Sorry".
Thx - Thanks
Also a short form for the English word "Thanks", which means "thank you".
vlt / vllt- maybe
Abbreviation of the German word commonly found on the Internet.
WTF - What The Fuck
Often used to express astonishment or horror. Analogously translated "What is that then?".
With abbreviations The so-called "Leetspeak" is also closely linked on the Internet. You can find out what this is all about in this practical tip.