what does wk2 mean?

Lazy-Ferret · 31-01-2020, 23:51

The model of Jeep I have is a WK2, but when doing searches online looking for bits and bobs, I keep getting results for old military paraphernalia.

When I looked a bit deeper, it seems that a lot of sites, when referring to World War 2, use WW2, WWII, and WK2. Some even seem to use WK2 on it's own to reference army stuff. Anyone know what it stands for, and why they are using it? I have done a bit of searching on Google, but can't find anything explaining what WK2 actually means.

macabethiel · 01-02-2020, 01:01

I think it's typical of Google coming up with the most popular nearest fit for the search string.

Pretty sure if you add Jeep Grand Cherokee WK2 as well the search will be more specific.

Lazy-Ferret · 01-02-2020, 01:34

Ahhh, sorry, I know that, but having found this wk2 link to the war, I was just wondering what it was.

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macabethiel · 01-02-2020, 01:53

[QUOTE=Lazy-Ferret;366935]Ahhh, sorry, I know that, but having found this wk2 link to the war, I was just wondering what it was.

Does this help ?

http://www.mitteleuropa.ihostfull.co...s_wk2.html?i=1

Lazy-Ferret · 02-02-2020, 14:43

Still can't see anywhere on there that says what the "wk" actually stands for. World killing?

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terranosaurusdoug · 03-02-2020, 20:59

Krieg I believe is war in German, I'll put it in Google

terranosaurusdoug · 03-02-2020, 21:01

WeltKrieg = WorldWar, could be summat

Lazy-Ferret · 03-02-2020, 21:08

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Originally Posted by terranosaurusdoug

WeltKrieg = WorldWar, could be summat

Aahhh.. So it's the initials of what the Germans call World War 2... Thank You.

terranosaurusdoug · 03-02-2020, 21:12

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Originally Posted by Lazy-Ferret

Aahhh.. So it's the initials of what the Germans call World War 2... Thank You.

Makes sense to me, never 100% though

elty001 · 03-02-2020, 22:42

I just thought they had abbreviated W**k

terranosaurusdoug · 03-02-2020, 23:12

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Originally Posted by elty001

I just thought they had abbreviated W**k

Oosh....you've got a nasty side mate, it can't be easy for lazyferret and macabethiel sharing the same car, because apparently......
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macabethiel · 03-02-2020, 23:27

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Originally Posted by Lazy-Ferret

Still can't see anywhere on there that says what the "wk" actually stands for. World killing?

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http://www.mitteleuropa.ihostfull.co...s_wk2.html?i=1

The heading in the link does say "Zweiten Weltkreig" they say second world war rather than world War Two.

It appears that compound nouns can be abbreviated to Wk2 as Zweiten is from the German for two - Zwei.

No jobs for us at Bletchley Park. lol

terranosaurusdoug · 03-02-2020, 23:36

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Originally Posted by macabethiel

http://www.mitteleuropa.ihostfull.co...s_wk2.html?i=1

The heading in the link does say "Zweiten Weltkreig" they say second world war rather than world War Two.

It appears that compound nouns can be abbreviated to Wk2 as Zweiten is from the German for two - Zwei.

No jobs for us at Bletchley Park. lol

Sadly not

interesting though!

macabethiel · 03-02-2020, 23:51

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Originally Posted by terranosaurusdoug

Sadly not

interesting though!

If you scroll down the page and click some of the links it's quite interesting methinks.
The Cyanide capsule is much bigger than I imagined !

Lazy-Ferret · 03-02-2020, 23:54

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Originally Posted by elty001

I just thought they had abbreviated W**k

Ohhh... Work!!!!

31-01-2020, 23:51	#1
Lazy-Ferret Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Sevenoaks, Kent Vehicle: Terrano 2.7TDi SE Touring Posts: 5,221	what does wk2 mean? The model of Jeep I have is a WK2, but when doing searches online looking for bits and bobs, I keep getting results for old military paraphernalia. When I looked a bit deeper, it seems that a lot of sites, when referring to World War 2, use WW2, WWII, and WK2. Some even seem to use WK2 on it's own to reference army stuff. Anyone know what it stands for, and why they are using it? I have done a bit of searching on Google, but can't find anything explaining what WK2 actually means.

01-02-2020, 01:01	#2
macabethiel Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Derby Vehicle: Freelander & Jeep GC 3.0 Posts: 4,416	Google wide spread searching I think it's typical of Google coming up with the most popular nearest fit for the search string. Pretty sure if you add Jeep Grand Cherokee WK2 as well the search will be more specific.

01-02-2020, 01:53	#4
macabethiel Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Derby Vehicle: Freelander & Jeep GC 3.0 Posts: 4,416	Is this any help > [QUOTE=Lazy-Ferret;366935]Ahhh, sorry, I know that, but having found this wk2 link to the war, I was just wondering what it was. Does this help ? http://www.mitteleuropa.ihostfull.co...s_wk2.html?i=1

01-02-2020, 01:34	#3
Lazy-Ferret Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Sevenoaks, Kent Vehicle: Terrano 2.7TDi SE Touring Posts: 5,221	Ahhh, sorry, I know that, but having found this wk2 link to the war, I was just wondering what it was. Sent from my SM-T705 using Tapatalk

02-02-2020, 14:43	#5
Lazy-Ferret Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Sevenoaks, Kent Vehicle: Terrano 2.7TDi SE Touring Posts: 5,221	Still can't see anywhere on there that says what the "wk" actually stands for. World killing? Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk

03-02-2020, 20:59	#6
terranosaurusdoug Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Yorkshire, J33 M62 Vehicle: 2000 Terrano lwb 2.7TDI Posts: 5,500	Krieg I believe is war in German, I'll put it in Google

03-02-2020, 21:01	#7
terranosaurusdoug Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Yorkshire, J33 M62 Vehicle: 2000 Terrano lwb 2.7TDI Posts: 5,500	WeltKrieg = WorldWar, could be summat

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elty001 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Aflreton,Derbyshire. Vehicle: 2000se+ 2.7tdi terrano II Posts: 6,830	I just thought they had abbreviated W**k