Abbreviations

(Afkortings)


What is an abbreviation?

An abbreviation is a shortened form of a word or phrase.

Example: cm = centimeter / Dr. = doctor


What gets abbreviated?

  • Titles of people - Mr. / Mrs. / Dr.

  • Days of the week - Mon. / Tues. / Wed.

  • Addresses - St. / Ave. / Rd.

  • Months of the year - Jan. / Feb. / Mar.

  • Measurement - kg / m / cm

  • Time - h / min / s