Ergänzungsstrich Glossary of terms

The Ergänzungsstrich is a hyphen that replaces repeated parts in German compound words to simplify writing.

Detailed Explanation

The Ergänzungsstrich is mainly used in lists or enumerations of compound words that share a common part. It is placed at the end of the varying part, followed by a space. This sign helps to save space and improve the readability of the text.

Its use is especially common in formal, administrative, and commercial texts, but it is also found in everyday writing.

Usage examples of "Ergänzungsstrich"