Initialabkürzung
In the German language, an *Initialabkürzung* (literally "initial abbreviation") refers to a type of word formation where the first letters of a multi-word phrase or compound term are combined to create a new, often shorter word or acronym. This process is distinct from traditional abbreviations, which typically retain the original spelling or pronunciation of the initial letters (e.g., "Bundesrepublik Deutschland" abbreviated as "BRD").
Initialabkürzungen are particularly common in German due to the language’s tendency toward word compression and the
The formation of initialabkürzungen follows specific rules to ensure clarity and readability. The initial letters are
Initialabkürzungen are widely used in official documents, media, and everyday communication, particularly in fields like law,