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What it means: Hebrew for the person leading a prayer service (literally “public emissary”). Pronounced: SHAHTZ or shah-LEE-ahkh tzee-BOHR When it’s used: Often said after the name of a prominent living rabbi. What it means: May he (or she) live for many good days, Amen. Stands for: Sh’yichyeh l’orekh yamim tovim amen. When it’s used: When writing a letter to someone who is alive. What it means: Hebrew for “his/her candle should burn bright.” Pronounced: noon yood (the two Hebrew letters), or neh-ee-ROH yah-EER (for a man), neh-ee-RAH yah-EER (for a woman) What it means: Hebrew for “if it will be God’s will” or “if it is God’s will.” Stands for: Im yirtzeh hashem (אם ירצה השׁם) When it’s used: Some traditional Jews put these letters on the upper corner of every piece of written material. What it means: Aramaic for “with the help of Heaven.” Note: This acronym also stands for Baruch HaShem (בּרוך השׁם) or Blessed is God.

What it means: Hebrew for “with God’s help.” When it’s used: Commonly said to a mourner upon learning of their loss. What it means: Hebrew for “blessed is the true judge.” Stands for: Baruch dayan emet (ברוך דיין אמת)

When it’s used: Following the name of someone who is dead. What it means: Hebrew for “peace be upon him.” Alternately “upon her” or “upon them.” Pronounced: ah-LAHV hah-shah-LOHM, ah-lay-HAH hah-shah-LOHM Did we miss an important one? Leave it in the comments below or email us at Acronyms and Abbreviations If no English initials appear, that means English initials aren’t used for this term. (Stands for for Sherut Habitakhon Haklali, or General Security Service.)īelow are some of the most common acronyms and abbreviations organized alphabetically (in English transliteration) by category. Modern Hebrew has its own ever-growing roster of acronyms, such as its FBI equivalent, Shabak (שׁבּ״כּ), also known as the Shin Bet. Even books themselves, like the Hebrew Bible are often identified in this abbreviated manner. Famous rabbis are frequently referred to by their acronyms. :3 meaning: an emoticon denoting a coy smile.ĭL meaning: down low keep something secret.My Jewish Learning is a not-for-profit and relies on your help Donateįor centuries before text-messaging and emailing birthed ubiquitous linguistic shorthand terms like LOL, TTYL and IMHO, Jews were not just the People of the Book, but the People of the Acronym.Īcronyms - in Hebrew, Aramaic and transliteration - appear frequently in Jewish correspondence, books, spoken conversation and even on gravestones. XD meaning: an emoticon denoting laughter. OG meaning: original, exceptional, authentic, or old-school.ĮOD meaning: end of discussion or end of day. UWU meaning: another way of typing an emoticon depicting a cute face. PDA meaning: public display of affection. OTP meaning: one true pairing (a couple that fans prefer to all other couples). So, how many of these popular text abbreviations do you know? Sound off in the comments! These act as a shorthand when writing texts, but they have also moved into social media captions or even spoken conversations. But first, what are text abbreviations and acronyms even for? Typically, they're a cluster of letters that are short for a word or a common grouping of words. We've gathered the most common abbreviations and their meaning in text for you to use, whether you're posting a birthday Instagram caption or sending off a quick message. well, inappropriately in a text (LOL does not mean "lots of love," FYI 😂). Maybe you landed here because you received a good morning text that reads, "Gm! Send me your OOTD" or a good night message that reads, "Gn, lmk what you're up to tmr." Or, perhaps you had the wrong definition for a term and accidentally used it. People come up with new ones every day, so knowing what the most popular abbreviations mean definitely comes in handy. Are we driving you crazy yet with those text abbreviations? You're definitely not alone if they went right over your head-TBH, they're kind of silly! But alas, those slang terms or abbreviated words are here to stay. Then paired up with her husband Ladd? They are totally the OTP of the Food Network. We can all agree that Ree Drummond is the GOAT. Do You Know What These Text Abbreviations Mean? Tim Robberts - Getty Images