"Street" in European languages
2025-06-30
In Europe, street names vary widely depending on the language and cultural history of each country. However, many countries use abbreviations for common street terms, especially in postal addresses and road signs. Here’s a breakdown of the most common words for "street" and their standard abbreviations by country.
In Europe, street names vary widely depending on the language and cultural history of each country. However, many countries use abbreviations for common street terms, especially in postal addresses and road signs. Here’s a breakdown of the most common words for "street" and their standard abbreviations by country.
Albania
- Word: Rruga
- Abbreviation: Rr.
Andorra
- Word: Carrer
- Abbreviation: C/
Austria
- Word: Straße
- Abbreviation: Str.
Belgium
- Words: Rue (French), Straat (Dutch)
- Abbreviations: Rue / Str.
Bulgaria
- Word: Улица (Ulitsa)
- Abbreviation: ул.
Croatia
- Word: Ulica
- Abbreviation: ul.
Cyprus
- Word: Οδός (Odos)
- Abbreviation: Οδ.
Czech Republic
- Word: Ulice
- Abbreviation: ul.
Denmark
- Word: Gade
- Abbreviation: (not typically abbreviated)
Estonia
- Word: Tänav
- Abbreviation: tn
Finland
- Words: Katu (Finnish), Gata (Swedish)
- Abbreviation: (not typically abbreviated)
France
- Word: Rue
- Abbreviation: R. or Rue
Germany
- Word: Straße
- Abbreviation: Str.
Greece
- Word: Οδός (Odos)
- Abbreviation: Οδ.
Hungary
- Word: Utca
- Abbreviation: u.
Iceland
- Word: Gata
- Abbreviation: (not typically abbreviated)
Ireland & UK
- Word: Street
- Abbreviation: St.
Italy
- Word: Via
- Abbreviation: V. or Via
Latvia
- Word: Iela
- Abbreviation: (not typically abbreviated)
Liechtenstein
- Word: Strasse
- Abbreviation: Str.
Lithuania
- Word: Gatvė
- Abbreviation: g.
Luxembourg
- Words: Rue / Strooss / Straße
- Abbreviations: Rue / Str.
Malta
- Word: Triq
- Abbreviation: Triq
Monaco
- Word: Rue
- Abbreviation: Rue
Montenegro
- Words: Ulica / Улица
- Abbreviations: ul. / ул.
Netherlands
- Word: Straat
- Abbreviation: Str. or full name
North Macedonia
- Word: Улица (Ulitsa)
- Abbreviation: ул.
Norway
- Word: Gate
- Abbreviation: (not typically abbreviated)
Poland
- Word: Ulica
- Abbreviation: ul.
Portugal
- Word: Rua
- Abbreviation: R.
Romania
- Word: Stradă
- Abbreviation: Str.
Russia
- Word: Улица (Ulitsa)
- Abbreviation: ул.
San Marino
- Word: Via
- Abbreviation: Via
Serbia
- Words: Улица / Ulica
- Abbreviations: ул. / ul.
Slovakia
- Word: Ulica
- Abbreviation: ul.
Slovenia
- Word: Ulica
- Abbreviation: ul.
Spain
- Word: Calle
- Abbreviation: C/
Sweden
- Word: Gata
- Abbreviation: (not typically abbreviated)
Switzerland
- Words: Strasse / Rue / Via
- Abbreviations: Str. / Rue / Via
Türkiye
- Words: Sokak (street), Cadde (avenue)
- Abbreviations: Sk. / Cd.
Ukraine
- Word: Вулиця (Vulytsia)
- Abbreviation: вул.
Vatican City
- Word: Via
- Abbreviation: Via