Media en Communicatie - SMS-taal

a group of characters, such as ':-)', resembling a smiling face used in online conversations

smiley, emoticon

used in a text message, email, etc. to share a personal opinion of something

used in a text message, email, etc. to express one's doubt while giving an opinion

(especially in text messages, on social media, etc.) a male partner that one has a sexual or romantic relationship with

vriend, relatied

(especially in text messages, on social media, etc.) a female partner that one has a sexual or romantic relationship with

vriendin, partner

someone's best friend, ‌used by young people on social media, especially in text messages

beste vriend voor altijd, BFF

used in online conversations indicating that one would be back after a short time

ik ben zo terug, ik kom zo terug

used in online conversations referring to one's daughter

dochter, meid

used in online conversations referring to one's wife

vrouw, echtgenote

a common abbreviation used in texts or online conversations, which means one does not know something

ik weet het niet, geen idee

used especially in text or online messages to express laughter or amusement about something funny

hardop lachen, LOL

used in texts or online messages about something that is funny and amusing, expressing laughter

LOL, HA HA

used in text messages, emails, etc. emphasizing that someone should not interfere in other's lives

Hou je bezig met je eigen zaken, Bemoei je niet met anderen

especially used in text messages, emails, etc. indicating that something is clear and easily understood

duidelijk, overduidelijk

used to express shock, surprise, or excitement, particularly on social media or in text messages

Oh mijn God!, Omg

used in a text message, email, etc. as a dismissive response to a long post or text or to give a summary

TL;DR, Te lang; niet gelezen

used to express good wishes and congratulations to someone on their birthday

Gefeliciteerd met je verjaardag!, Fijne verjaardag!

an abbreviation commonly used in online conversations and social media posts to encourage living life to the fullest and taking risks

je leeft maar één keer, leef je leven ten volle

an abbreviation commonly used in text messaging and online communications, often used as a quick and casual way of saying goodbye or indicating that the person expects to see the recipient again soon

Tot later, Doeg

an abbreviation commonly used in text messaging and online communications, often used to distinguish between online or virtual interactions and interactions that take place in person or offline

an abbreviation commonly used in text messaging and online communications, often used as a quick and casual way of acknowledging a request or expressing that something is not an issue

geen probleem, maak je geen zorgen

an abbreviation commonly used in text messaging and online communications, often used as a quick and casual way of letting someone know that the sender is en route to a location or event

ik kom eraan, onderweg

used in written or spoken conversations to indicate that someone has shared more personal or detailed information than is comfortable or necessary

te veel informatie!, te veel details!

an abbreviation commonly used in text messaging and online communications, often used to express that something is funny or amusing

lol, ik lig dubbel

an abbreviation commonly used in text messaging and online communications, often used as a quick and casual way of expressing approval, satisfaction, or agreement

Geweldig!, Super!

an abbreviation commonly used in text messaging and online communications, often used as a way of starting a conversation or checking in with someone to see what they are up to

Wat doe je?, Wat ben je aan het doen?

used to introduce a new topic or information that is related to the ongoing conversation

overigens, trouwens

used to express the urgency or immediacy of completing a task or taking action without unnecessary delay

zo snel mogelijk, op zo kort mogelijke termijn

used in online messaging, texting, and email as a friendly way to indicate that the conversation is ending but the speakers will communicate again in the future

Tot later, Tot gauw

used in written or spoken communication to indicate that the information being provided is intended to inform the recipient, but not necessarily requiring any action on their part

said when someone helps us or does something nice for us

Dank je!, Bedankt!

used as a casual way of saying goodbye or indicating that the person expects to see the recipient again soon

Tot ziens!, Dag!