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SMS language is a language all of its own!
Just as there are standard SMS abbreviations in English, so there are standard German SMS abbreviations for everyday German phrases.So if you’ve just received an SMS from a German friend and can’t make sense of the German SMS abbreviations (Kürzel), or if you are trying to impress a German speaker, then hopefully you’ll find this list useful:
Some of the most common SMS abbreviations used in German SMS language.
German SMS Abbreviations: A to L
(German SMS language M to Z here)| SMS | German | English |
|---|---|---|
| 3n | nie, niemals, nirgendwo | no way, no how, nowhere |
| 8ung | Achtung! | Attention! |
| ads | Alles deine Schuld | All your fault |
| akla? | Alles Klar? | All right? |
| asup | Antworte schnell und präzise | Answer quick and accurately |
| aws | Auf Wiedersehen | Good-bye |
| babs | Bin auf Brautsuche | Looking for a wife |
| bb | Bis bald | Bye for now! |
| bbb | Bis bald, Baby | Bye-bye, baby |
| bda | Bis dann | So long |
| benz | Bei Elchtest Notbremse ziehen | Pull emergency handbrake during elk test |
| bgs | Brauche Geld sofort | Need money immediately |
| bialzha | Bin allein zu Haus | I’m home alone |
| bibaiur | Bin bald im Urlaub | Soon on holiday |
| bidunowa | Bist du noch wach? | Still awake? |
| biglbedi | Bin gleich bei dir | Will be with you in a minute |
| biglzuhau | Bin gleich zu Hause | Will be home in just a sec |
| bild | Bärchen, ich liebe dich | Bear, I love you |
| biimfüdida | Bin immer für Dich da | I’m always there for you |
| bruaduhi | Brauchst Du Hilfe? | Do you need help? |
| bribimi | Bring Bild mit | Bring picture with you |
| bs | Bis später | See you later! |
| cola | Come Later | Come later |
| dad (or) deandi | Denke an dich | Thinking about you |
| div | Danke im Voraus | Thanks in advance |
| dubido | Du bist doof | You’re stupid |
| dubimeile | Du bist mein Leben | You are my life |
| duwasu | Du warst Super | You were super |
| duwipa | Du wirst Papa | You’re going to be a dad! |
| fümiein | Fühle mich einsam | Feeling lonely |
| G | Grinsen | grin, smile |
| G&K, GuK | Gruß und Kuss | Love and kisses |
| GN8 | Gute Nacht | Good night |
| gngn | Geht nicht, gibt’s nicht | No is not an option / No such thing as no |
| hahuwidumimies | Habe hunger. Willst du mit mir essen? | I‘m hungry. Want to eat with me? |
| haduluaueibi | Hast du Lust auf ein Bier? | Fancy a beer? |
| hase | Habe Sehnsucht | Miss you! |
| hdl | Habe dich lieb | love you (to friend) |
| ibafm | Ich bremse auch für Männer | I also brake for men |
| ibiflila | Ich bin in Flirtlaune | I fancy a flirt |
| ild | Ich liebe dich | I love you (girl/boyfriend etc.) |
| ilidiuvemidi | Ich liebe dich und vermisse dich | I love you and miss you |
| isdn | Ich sehe deine Nummer | I see your number/td> |
| isisih | Ich schwebe im siebten Himmel | I’m on cloud nine |
| islano | Ich schlafe noch | I’m still asleep |
| kajenimemispä | Kann jetzt nicht. Melde mich später | Can’t now. Will be in touch later |
| katze | Kannste Tanzen? | Can you dance? |
| keschrumian | Kein Schwein ruft mich an | No one calls me |
| kssm | Kein Schwein schreibt mir | No one writes to me |
| kvb | Kannst vergessen Baby | You can forget that, baby |
| lamawi | Lach mal wieder | Laugh again |
| lamiinfri | Lass mich in Frieden | Leave me alone |
| lamito | Lach mich tot | Killing myself laughing |
| leia | Liebling, es ist aus | Darling, it’s over |
| lidumino | Liebst du mich noch? | Do you still love me? |
| lma | lass mich ausschlafen | Let me sleep in |
| love | Liebe ohne Vertrauen endet | Loves ends without trust |
| luauki | Lust auf Kino? | Fancy going to the movies? |
(Continue to German SMS language M to Z )
Akla?
SFH!
| PS. The language of SMS is another wonderful world where English is steadily creeping in. The German verb for sending an SMS is smsen, (pronounced "ess-emm-ess-en"). Lovely! |
Other articles in this German language series include:
Guide to pronouncing the German alphabet
The German umlaut – an explanation and keyboard commands
German currency – the Euro!
German holidays and customs
Common German abbreviations, their meanings and translations
The world of German SMS abbreviations – from M to Z
German loan words – so familiar we forget they’re German!
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