EM

/eːˈʔɛm/
abbreviationIntermediate
Sports

The UEFA European Championship, a quadrennial international men's football competition among European nations.

Deutschland gewann die EM 2024.

Germany won the European Championship 2024.

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The term 'EM' is commonly used in German media and conversation to refer to the UEFA European Championship.

informal

In internet slang, 'EM' can sometimes refer to 'emotion' or 'emoji', though this usage is less common.

Er hat mir ein EM geschickt.

He sent me an emoji.

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This usage is context-dependent and less standardized.

Collocations

EM 2024European Championship 2024EM-QualifikationEuropean Championship qualification

Synonyms

Related Phrases

EM-Qualifikationphrase
European Championship qualification
EM-Finalephrase
European Championship final

💡Pro Tip

Context Matters

In German, 'EM' almost always refers to the UEFA European Championship unless specified otherwise.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the German 'Europameisterschaft' (European Championship), abbreviated as 'EM'.

📝Usage Notes

The abbreviation 'EM' is widely recognized in German-speaking countries for the UEFA European Championship. In other contexts, it may require clarification.

Word Breakdown

E
European
prefix
+
M
Meisterschaft (Championship)
suffix
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