bijv

Bijv., short for bij เพ voalbij bijvoorbeeld? No, just bijvoorbeeld, is an abbreviation used in Dutch to introduce examples. It functions similarly to the English “for example” and is common in written Dutch across formal and informal contexts. The standard spelling is bijv. with a trailing period; it is lowercase and typically not capitalized when it appears in the middle of a sentence.

Usage and placement: Bijv. is placed before the items it introduces, often after a clause or following a colon, for example: Er zijn verschillende fruitsoorten, bijv. appels, peren en druiven. It can also appear mid-sentence as a parenthetical note to illustrate a point. The abbreviation helps to save space and avoid repeating the full phrase.

Style notes: In formal writing, some style guides prefer spelling out bij voorbeeld bijgelegen. However, many contexts—especially journals, notes, and online texts—accept bijv. to keep text concise. When used repeatedly in a short passage, it is common to reintroduce the full term for clarity.

Relation to other abbreviations: Dutch uses several abbreviations to indicate examples or inclusions, such as o.a. (onder andere). As with any abbreviation, consider audience and publication guidelines; when in doubt, spell out bij voorbeeld to ensure clarity. Overall, bijv. remains a widely understood shorthand for introducing illustrative items in Dutch.