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10 English acronyms you should know

Abbreviations and acronyms often simplify communication and are actually present in all languages ​​- but you will come across them particularly often in English! Whether you're writing an email or typing a message on your smartphone, these short forms make life easier - and more fun!

Abbreviations are simply words that are not spelled out in full (i.e. approx. instead of approximately) and are relatively easy to understand. With acronyms, it is sometimes more difficult to guess what is behind the respective shortage. They are formed from the first letters of individual words and then, when capitalized, often create a whole new term - a particularly well-known example of this is LOL, which stands for laughing out loud.

English acronyms are used in both formal and informal contexts. Recognizing and understanding these is therefore a real must for all English speakers. Of course, they can also help you type a little faster—and sound like a real pro at the same time! Here are 10 English acronyms you should definitely know:

1. BRB

The acronym for Be Right Back can be used in a variety of situations, but it's most popular when chatting with friends. Are you in the middle of an exciting WhatsApp conversation with your best friend and suddenly your father wants to talk to you urgently? Don't worry, just text your chat partner BRB and they'll know you'll be able to continue chatting soon.

2.ASAP

This acronym can also sometimes cause panic - for example, if it appears in an email from your boss. If you read something like "Can you finish this ASAP ?" you should get to work right away, because your counterpart expects a result as soon as possible (as soon as possible). It's often a nice way of saying something should be done "immediately" or even "preferably yesterday".

3. RSVP

You can usually find this acronym on invitations for special occasions such as weddings, parties or business events. Like many other English terms, this comes from French and stands for Répondez s'il vous plait - simply a request to respond to the invitation and let the host know whether or not you will be attending the event in question.

4.TBC/TBD

The acronym TBC could also appear in the invitation just mentioned. It stands for To Be Confirmed and means that it is best to wait for a final confirmation before booking your Uber. The acronym TBD (To Be Discussed), on the other hand, usually appears in a business context - for example at meetings in which there are open points that still need to be discussed.

5.ETA

ETA is a common acronym, especially in the world of transportation, and stands for Estimated Time of Arrival. Of course, you can also use this short form in private, for example if you are going to be late ("Yes, I know, we were supposed to meet at 6 p.m., but my ETA is now at 7 p.m., I'm sorry...").

6. DOB

This acronym sounds more mysterious than its meaning. It simply means Date Of Birth and is often found on forms asking for personal information.

7. IMO

Who doesn't want to give their opinion every now and then? IMO stands for In My Opinion. This acronym even comes in a more polite twist: IMHO means In My Humble Opinion ("in my humble opinion") and it's also very common.

8. a.k.a

This acronym will come in handy if you like playing with names, like in the example “The boss, aka 'My mum'”. The use of “ Also known as ” is also great for witty phrases like “Please make way for the smartest person in the room, aka 'Me'”.

9.DIY

If you like to do things like fix or beautify things yourself, this acronym is perfect for you as it means Do It Yourself.

10.FOMO

Imagine this: It's Friday and your friends are planning a night out, but you're actually tired and considering canceling. At the same time, you're afraid of missing out if you're not there. FOMO describes exactly this feeling and stands for Fear Of Missing Out.

So, now you have learned some important basics from the world of acronyms. To be honest, that's just the beginning though, as new English acronyms and abbreviations pop up on the internet every day. However, do n't worry: the more familiar you become with this type of abbreviation and the English language in general, the easier it will be for you to decipher them.

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FSHPL

FOQL

FBCUC

FFVP

FIIBG

FLTASWOPS

FORD-Q

FSLMRS

FSRE

FIBN

FOQM

FAMICOM

FWCU

FURAD

FECPM

FHAC

FANTOM

FSDMC

FCTWS

FCPAP

FBCWP

FNSCM

FDCP

FWSCI

FFRPA

FMLY

FFOW

FHAF

FLief

FUFT

FYMOP

FRAPD

FCOO

FCCTI

FIVD

FLA-PAC

FY-2

FUMCH

FLGR

FPGT

FPIES

F2C2

FATEH

FAC(A)

FASSBL

FAVNT

FEMCI

FBLEC

FEUI

FCCBL

FBUI

FGMCC

FAUW

FFSP

FBVP

FELM

FVAOR

FCYU

FRICT

FOSTER

FOCHS

FURCS

FSNI

FIADGE

FDPAD

FOCERI

FLIN

FLRP

FIYC

FOMCU

FNIDF

FNITA

FIRO-B

FD-DFE

FLIDAP

FOICB

F3A

FOIR

FAGU

FOPI

FMPMIS

FC4

FSJM

FIAJ

FBGC

FDLJ

FLUV

FHEL

FNTT

FPALA

FLTCE

FFBM

FBTSOMP

FIGIT

FODOZ

FVLG

FPRL1

FKWB

FWARC

FISCR

FUFOR

FOHBC

FAJF

FQSE

FATCOLA

FGDL

FHLEOA

FMRJE

FF10

FMMSC

FELSISA

FMLE

FTOCS

FCAPWA

FSOUG

FCILB

FIEHP

FYLF

FFWE

FOCUTS

FV:C

FORSU

FSTDT

FPCV

FXSTB

FEWITA

FIACC

FSBBA

FILOS

FQAP

FNEL

FXSLS

FVCG

FBBNP

FFCT

FRAIN

FFPIR

FRHI

FKC/FAC

FGOF

FSEEE

FHECC

FOSRS

FRP-1

FGHR

FNCLCC

FNTIC

FTLOC

FP/MCH

FASFR

FABTOC

FSPSEH

FLAMR

FUTFO

FICAA

FMSW

FMCDU

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FAWRA

FLFWC

FCAHS

FEWS

FABOM

FLAI

FTSC

FSSCC

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FKHS

FNDAI

FWHRMA

FRI(A)

FENC

FIBEX

FKEC

FBGDA

FWICE

FNNRYEP

FEMAR

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FQHL

FEDECOVERA

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FFNCC

FRPHE

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FAUD

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FARMTI

FASW

FZW

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FBJW

FRIL

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FOTEC

FHBRO

FLY-IN

FOFLMHO

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FHSG

FRELITIN

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FDFT

FAOA

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FLTASIP

FOLQ

FCAI

FCF(F)

FLHRIP

FPTWU

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FONDL

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FOCPIG

FCRES

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FIGS

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FOKUS

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FLCU

FAE/S

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FDVS

FOLF

FSU-ATA

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FMDL

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FTD-S

FNIS

FARSITE

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FERNS

FBHA

FGBL

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FLIHA

FEWSG

FISTRP

Forth

FEPAZ

FMAH

FDIO

FFNI

FMUIT

FoLAR

FESTA

FLIFO

FAFFA

FLASHFIRE

FWGG

FJCL

FASFAC

FSVL

FM(C)T/Fissban

FOADM

FDFAF

FCWJ

FSDIE

F/VF

FTS-2000

FHBB

FWRBA

FDFQ

FLMIC

FRFM

FLIFF

FDDQL

FAASB

FPUR

FIFEX

FFRDLC

FAS/FAE

FKBSS

FFIU

FKMTU

FXSTD

FDCB

FHHN

FIMNT

FGIA

FAE1

FQRP

FIMBRA

FDNSC

FUSAB

FDEMS

FET/PD

FSHG

FHCR

FPRB

FSJNA

FH/A

FNIF

FDDMS

FLAREP

FMHOF

FABPI

FA/A

FEDEGAN

FISCWPAC

FKPP

FJAA

FSGCRP

FHCH

FCSLA

FDTD(2,2)

F2S2

F-14

FPFM

FTSFA

FBBI

FIVH

FEHB

FELDF

FPUSA

FAIFA

FoEPR

FSBQ

FPELRA

FDSSP

FCAH

FMCCC

FGCCFL

FC-AFC

FHDS

FEHK

FRARS

FVBL

FUMAGES

FOMAC

FRAPORT

FPJS

FCCW

FBVA

FHMLC

FKKJ

FIPK

FROSI

FUJIMO

FPSTS

FLTM

FAYZ

FNRBC

FT-RAM

FOTOS

FFLR

FTIHWG

FRTEP

FASLI

FVGA

FBVWNBT

FILUG

FHCA

FGHAZ

FM/FM

FCHE

FLUDD

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FRIF

FAFOM

FA4UD

FGCAA

FEV/VC

FIPB

FAII

FNNR

FFOM

FP&M

FTGSVC

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FYET

FALCP

FOEL

FCTA

FLCCC

F/F

FAOB

FPCJ

FHWAR

FSMEA

FFBT

FRIMA

FDYC

FSHT

FSOF

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FILGUA

FEDELEC

FFEMS

FMME

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FHCIMA

FCICA

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F/PMCS

FQOTD

FC6

FDTLM

FAOMRA

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FTPP

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FNKDA

FHAO

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FLLL

FEVA

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FREMM

FCBNS

FOGWA

FVNM

FoKL

FOTLAN

FSALC

FHSB

FXP

FCATA

FRSN

FIRV

FBFMC

FSSGB

FIBG

FEDGHAF

FSRIO

FDMW

FCAPI

FTS2000

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FCNG

FHCPS

FBRMS

FODDP

FISG

FSBL

FLEOA

FLEPPC

FLRJ

FFST2

FRBF

FCLPM

FAYC

FEMMES

FL-DCC

FOPU

FAOSM

FCGW

FCOSS

FIRE1

FROD

FDEW

FSMTC

FDALO

FHHLC

FNNSS

FECFR

FIDIS

FSAACA

FDFDS

FDQB

FILTRANS

FAMCL

FTSAT

FRHRC

FLPAG

FLMRS

FLETRAGRU

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