Common abbreviations in Munich and Germany
German is known for very long words. But in german there are also some abbreviations you will see when coming to Munich and Germany as a traveller. To not get confused, you will find all common abbreviations you might stumble upon and their meaning explained.
Did you ever think about abbreviations in a foreign language? No? Well, you don’t have to, but when travelling to Munich and Germany, it might be more convenient to know about specific and widely used abbreviations. Of course German language also uses internationally known abbreiations like Dr. for doctor or Prof. for professor, but there are some specific things, even specific Munich abbreviations which you should know.
| Abbreviation | Full word | English | Explanation |
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Hr. |
Herr |
Mr. |
German equivalent to Mr. |
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Fr. |
Frau |
Mrs. |
German equivalent to Mrs. |
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Hbf. |
Hauptbahnhof |
Main station / central station |
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Bf. |
Bahnhof |
station |
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Str. |
Straße (Strasse) |
street |
German equivalent to St. |
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Pl. |
Platz |
square (as in central square) |
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W-Lan / WLAN |
Wireless-LAN |
Wi-fi |
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km / KM |
Kilometer |
kilometre |
1 km = 0,62 mi |