Wortergänzungsstrich Glossary of terms

The Wortergänzungsstrich is a hyphen that replaces repeated parts in consecutive compound words to save space and improve readability.

Detailed Explanation

This orthographic sign is mainly used in lists or enumerations where compound words with common elements appear. It is placed at the end of the part that is omitted, followed by a space. The Wortergänzungsstrich helps to simplify writing and avoid redundancies, especially in technical or administrative texts.

Its correct use requires that the full word can be easily reconstructed from the context.

Usage examples of "Wortergänzungsstrich"