abbreviate in Dutch

abbreviate in Dutch is afkorten, inkorten, verkorten — abbreviate means to make something shorter by leaving out some parts.

abbreviate in Dutch

afkorten

verb

(transitive) To make shorter; to shorten (in time); to abridge; to shorten by ending sooner than planned. [First attested from around (1350 to 1470).]

inkorten

verb

(transitive) To make shorter; to shorten (in time); to abridge; to shorten by ending sooner than planned. [First attested from around (1350 to 1470).]

verkorten

verb

(transitive) To make shorter; to shorten (in time); to abridge; to shorten by ending sooner than planned. [First attested from around (1350 to 1470).]

versimpelen

verb

(transitive) To make shorter; to shorten (in time); to abridge; to shorten by ending sooner than planned. [First attested from around (1350 to 1470).]

What does "abbreviate" mean?

verb To make something shorter by leaving out some parts.
verb To speak or write briefly.
verb To make something take less time than was planned.
verb To shorten a word or phrase into a shorter form that people can still recognise.
"Bovine spongiform encephalopathy is more commonly known by its abbreviated form BSE."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

abbreviate in a sentence

Bovine spongiform encephalopathy is more commonly known by its abbreviated form BSE.
Alana abbreviated "involuntarily celibate" to "invcel", until someone suggested that "incel" was easier to say.

Similar words in Dutch

abridge contract cut reduce

Common Dutch translations

the of to and A in I IS that for you IT

Frequently asked questions

What is "abbreviate" in Dutch?

"abbreviate" in Dutch is afkorten, inkorten, verkorten. abbreviate means: To make something shorter by leaving out some parts.

Are there other ways to say "abbreviate" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 4 translations listed for "abbreviate": afkorten, inkorten, verkorten, versimpelen.

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