The abbreviation for 'Carbon Copy'. In an email, it refers to the field for recipients who are meant to receive a copy for their information.
example
Setz mich bei deiner Antwort bitte ins Cc, damit ich auf dem Laufenden bleibe.
Please put me in Cc on your reply so I can stay up to date.
Usage tips
Context clue
You can recognize the meaning of 'Cc' from the context. If it is about emails and office communication, it means a copy. In medical or technical texts, often together with a number, it means cubic centimeters.
EXAMPLE
Schicken Sie die Rechnung bitte an mich und den Chef im Cc.
Please send the invoice to me and Cc the boss.
Sentence structure in emails
In the email context, fixed expressions are used: you put someone 'ins Cc' (into Cc; accusative, direction), or someone is already 'im Cc' (in Cc; dative, location).
EXAMPLE
Könntest du mich bei dieser E-Mail bitte ins Cc setzen?
Could you please put me in Cc on this email?
Origin of the abbreviation
The abbreviation 'Cc' comes from English and stands for 'Carbon Copy'. Originally, this was a copy made using carbon paper.
EXAMPLE
Die Funktion „Cc“ ist ein Überbleibsel aus der Zeit der Schreibmaschinen.
The 'Cc' function is a remnant from the age of typewriters.
Register
The use of 'Cc' for cubic centimeters is limited to specialized language, especially in medical and engine-related contexts. In everyday language, 'Milliliter' (milliliter) or 'Kubikzentimeter' (cubic centimeter) are more common.
EXAMPLE
Die Krankenschwester zog 10 Cc der Flüssigkeit in die Spritze auf.
The nurse drew 10 cc of the liquid into the syringe.