When we speak, we often abbreviate words. We also shorten words when we write text messages (SMS). Here's a handy guide to some of the more common abbreviations.
Speaking
gonna = is / am going to (do something)
"I'm gonna call him now."
wanna = want to
"I wanna speak to you."
gotta = has / have got to (or have got)
"I gotta go!"
innit = isn't it
"It's cold, innit?"
ain't = isn't / haven't / hasn't
"He ain't finished yet."
"I ain't seen him today."
ya = you
"Do ya now what I mean?"
lemme = let me
"Lemme see … tomorrow's a good time."
whadd'ya = what do you …
"Whadd'ya mean, you don't want to watch the game?"
dunno = don't / doesn't know
"I dunno. Whadd'ya think?"
Text messaging abbreviations
Numbers
2 = to / two
4 = for / four
8 = ate
Letters
U = you
C = see
B = be
CU L8r = see you later
msg – message
pls = please
cld = could
gd = good
vgd = very good
abt = about
ths = this
asap = as soon as possible
tks = thanks
txt = text
LOL = lots of love / laugh out loud
x = a kiss!
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Please be aware abbreviations are forms of slang and are for informal use only. They SHOULD NOT be used on formal documents such as letters, CV's or application forms for jobs.
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Hi Clare,
I'd like to ask u a question, which sentence is correct: Nothing's gonna change my love for u or Nothing gonna change my love for u?
In my opinion, if gonna = to be going to do st, the above second sentence is correct.
Hope to receive yr response soon.
Many tks.
The first is correct, because you need "is going to" so we abbreviate is to 's.
