like
like
laɪk
laik
British pronunciation
/laɪk/

Definition und Bedeutung von „like“ im Englischen

to like
01

mögen

to feel that someone or something is good, enjoyable, or interesting
Transitive: to like sb/sth
to like definition and meaning
example
Beispiele
They have never liked horror movies.
Sie haben noch nie Horrorfilme gemocht.
1.1

mögen, liken

to show support for or interest in a post shared on social media, a blog, etc. by tapping a specific button
Transitive: to like a social media content
to like definition and meaning
example
Beispiele
I liked your picture on Instagram.
Ich habe dein Bild auf Instagram geliked.
02

mögen, genießen

to express one's desire or want for something
example
Beispiele
Feel free to choose any movie you like.
Fühlen Sie sich frei, jeden Film auszuwählen, den Sie mögen.
2.1

mögen, wollen

to wish for or want something, especially used with would or should as a polite formula
Transitive: to like to do sth
to like definition and meaning
example
Beispiele
We 'd like to thank everyone who helped make the event a success.
Wir möchten uns bei allen bedanken, die dazu beigetragen haben, die Veranstaltung zu einem Erfolg zu machen.
2.2

mögen, bevorzugen

to prefer something or to prefer something done in a certain way
Complex Transitive: to like sth [adj]
example
Beispiele
How do you like your steak cooked?
Wie mögen Sie Ihr Steak gebraten?
03

mögen, gern haben

to be suitable or agreeable to someone or something
Transitive: to like sth
example
Beispiele
The weather did n’t like the outdoor event, it started raining.
Das Wetter mochte die Outdoor-Veranstaltung nicht, es begann zu regnen.
01

wie

used to indicate that something or someone shares the same qualities or features to another
like definition and meaning
example
Beispiele
The puppy whines like a baby when it's hungry.
Der Welpe jammert wie ein Baby, wenn er hungrig ist.
02

wie

used to provide an example
like definition and meaning
example
Beispiele
They have hobbies like painting, gardening, and knitting.
03

wie, gleich wie

used in a question asking for a description of someone or something
04

wie, im Stil von

used to indicate a typical characteristic or quality of someone or something
example
Beispiele
It ’s just like him to complain about everything.
Es ist wie er, sich über alles zu beschweren.
05

wie, auf die gleiche Weise wie

used to indicate the manner or way of doing something
example
Beispiele
What were you thinking leaving without saying goodbye like that.
Was hast du dir dabei gedacht, ohne Abschied so zu gehen.
01

Gefällt mir, Like

something by which a person can show their interest in or approval of a post shared on social media, a blog, etc. by tapping a specific button
like definition and meaning
02

Art, Typ

a kind of person
03

ähnlich, gleich

a similar kind
04

Vorlieben, Neigungen

a set of things one enjoys or has a tendency for
example
Beispiele
He noted his likes on the dating profile to find a compatible partner.
Er vermerkte seine Vorlieben im Dating-Profil, um einen passenden Partner zu finden.
01

ähnlich, gleich

identical or nearly the same in appearance, characteristics, etc.
like definition and meaning
example
Beispiele
They formed a club for people of like mind.
Sie gründeten einen Club für Menschen gleicher Gesinnung.
02

gleich, gleichwertig

equal in amount or value
03

ähnlich, gleichartig

suggesting similarities in qualities or appearance
example
Beispiele
His attitude was king-like, commanding and proud.
Seine Haltung war wie die eines Königs, befehlend und stolz.
04

identisch, ähnlich

conforming in every respect
01

so

used as a filler word or hesitation marker
example
Beispiele
It ’s just, like, so frustrating when plans fall apart.
Es ist einfach, ähm, so frustrierend, wenn Pläne scheitern.
02

so

used as a filler in conversation, often to add emphasis, provide examples, or express approximation
example
Beispiele
It 's, like, the best movie I've ever seen.
Es ist, so, der beste Film, den ich je gesehen habe.
01

wie

used to introduce a comparison or analogy between two things, indicating similarity or resemblance
example
Beispiele
They negotiate deals like diplomats negotiate treaties.
Sie verhandeln Geschäfte wie Diplomaten Verträge verhandeln.
02

als ob, wie

as if, used to describe the way something is done
example
Beispiele
The child clung to his mother like he was afraid of being swept away by the crowd.
Das Kind klammerte sich an seine Mutter, als hätte es Angst, von der Menge mitgerissen zu werden.
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