ETHacronyms

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New at ETH Zürich? Everyone around you already speaks in abbreviations — D-INFK, VPIN, polybox, ITS, HG. ETHacronyms turns that secret code into something you actually enjoy learning. Swipe through a deck of many real ETH acronyms, test yourself with a quick quiz, and look anything up in a searchable A–Z glossary. As you master cards, the legendary Polybahn climbs the hill toward the HG dome — your personal fluency meter. WHY YOU'LL LIKE IT • Swipeable flashcards — flip a card for the full name in German and English, plus a one-line explainer and a link to learn more. • Multiple-choice quiz — both directions (abbreviation → name and back), with streaks, XP and playful feedback. • Searchable glossary — the full A–Z list, colour-coded by category, with instant live search. • Filter by category — Departments, Administration, IT & Tools, Buildings, Students, the Executive Board and more. • Your progress stays on your phone — everything is stored locally. No account, no tracking, no ads. • Make it yours — add, edit or delete entries to match your own team's jargon. • Built for iPhone and iPad, light and dark mode, German and English, with full VoiceOver support. Whether you're a new employee, a fresh student, or just tired of nodding along in meetings, ETHacronyms gets you fluent in ETH-ish — before your first coffee at the Mensa. Not an official ETH Zürich product and not affiliated with ETH Zürich. Content is gathered from public sources; organisational charts change, so details are provided without guarantee.