like
das Like, die Likes
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like
A positive reaction to a post, picture, or video online, given by clicking a corresponding button.
Ihr Foto hat auf Instagram schon über hundert Likes bekommen.
Her photo has already received over a hundred likes on Instagram.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Likes |
| genitive | des Like |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Like | die Likes |
| accusative | das Like | die Likes |
| dative | dem Like | den Likes |
| genitive | des Like des Likes | der Likes |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Like' is often used in compounds related to social media. Typical examples are 'Like-Button' (like button) and 'Like-Zahl' (number of likes); the first element remains unchanged.
Mit einem Klick auf den Like-Button kannst du dem Beitrag ein Like geben.
With one click on the like button, you can give the post a like.
The verbs 'bekommen' (to get), 'geben' (to give), 'sammeln' (to collect), and 'dalassen' (to leave) are especially often used with 'Like'. Both the person and the post can be the focus.
Wenn dir das Video gefällt, lass gern ein Like da!
If you like the video, feel free to leave a like!
'Like' is primarily part of everyday digital language and is used especially in connection with social media. In such contexts, the word can also appear in headlines, comments, and conversations about user numbers.
Nach dem Konzert teilte die Band ein Foto und freute sich über jedes Like.
After the concert, the band shared a photo and was happy about every like.
