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abkürzung
"Abkürzung" means "abbreviation" or "shortcut" in English.
In a sentence
Ich habe eine Abkürzung durch den Park genommen, um rechtzeitig zu kommen.
I took a shortcut through the park to arrive on time.
In this sentence, 'Abkürzung' refers to a physical shortcut or a quicker route.
Die Abkürzung 'etc.' steht für 'et cetera'.
The abbreviation 'etc.' stands for 'et cetera'.
Here, 'Abkürzung' is used to denote an abbreviated form of a phrase or term.
Er erklärte die Abkürzung in der Tabelle, um Missverständnisse zu vermeiden.
He explained the abbreviation in the table to avoid misunderstandings.
In this context, 'Abkürzung' signifies a shortened representation, clarifying or summarizing the meaning of symbols or terms.
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