Translation of like into German
Verb
Preposition
similarity
similar to something or someone- She sings like a professional singer.Sie singt wie eine professionelle Sängerin.
approximation
approximating or nearly the same as- The cake tastes like chocolate.Der Kuchen schmeckt wie Schokolade.
examples
used to give examples- You can use fruits like apples and bananas in the recipe.Du kannst Früchte verwenden, wie Äpfel und Bananen im Rezept.
Adverb
drawing attention
used to draw attention to the nature of an action or event- I, like, really don't know what to do..Ich, wirklich, weiß nicht, was ich tun soll.
speech filler
- She was, like, so surprised to see me..Sie war, wirklich, so überrascht, mich zu sehen.
Noun
social media
individual vote showing approval on the Internet- The post received over 100 likes.Der Beitrag erhielt über 100 Likes.
preference
something a person enjoys or prefers- Her likes include reading and hiking.Zu ihren Vorlieben gehören Lesen und Wandern.
Adjective
Expressions with like: examples in English and translations in German
Synonyms and analogies of like in English
Examples of like in a sentence
She doesn't like spicy food. This painting looks like a famous masterpiece. His voice sounds like his father's. Would you like another slice of cake? I like to leave before rush hour. She liked the charity's page to show support.
Many users liked the video within minutes. She likes him more than a friend. Do you think he likes her? He runs like the wind, fast and free. The twins dress like each other every day. His voice sounds like his brother's. The fabric feels like silk. He enjoys sports like soccer and basketball. The store sells items like clothes and accessories. He was, like, so excited about the concert. She was, like, totally surprised by the news. He was, like, totally confused by the instructions. It was, like, the best day ever. She dances like a ballerina. He solved the puzzle like a genius. She got a like from her favorite celebrity. His comment earned a like from the author. His likes are quite different from his brother's. The survey asked about participants' likes and dislikes. He found a book filled with likes of his favorite author. The artist's likes are evident in her latest work. The twins have like features, making them hard to tell apart. Their like interests brought them together as friends. She is like to arrive late to meetings. They are like to make the same mistake again.
Translations of "like" in Context ordered by category and frequency
That kid's bicycle shot down the hill like greased lightning.
Das Fahrrad des Kindes schoss den Hügel hinunter wie der Blitz.
If you don't like what's on, just change the channel.
Wenn dir nicht gefällt, was läuft, schalte einfach um.
They can care less whether the critics like the album or not.
Ob die Kritiker das Album mögen, könnte ihnen nicht egaler sein.
There are a few books on the shelf that you might like.
Es gibt ein paar Bücher im Regal, die dir gefallen könnten.
The sofa looks kind of like the one from that famous movie.
Das Sofa sieht dem aus diesem berühmten Film recht ähnlich.
You are trying to make everyone in the world like you.
Du versuchst, jeden auf der Welt dir gleich zu machen.
Cook the meal as you like; everyone appreciates a personal touch.
Koche die Mahlzeit nach deinem Geschmack; jeder schätzt eine persönliche Note.
It would be nice to be around people like myself, but...
Es wäre schön, unter seinesgleichen zu sein, aber...
The spoon grips can be flat or rounded, whatever you like.
Der Griff des Löffels kann flach oder rund sein, je nach Vorliebe.
like: Examples and translations in context
Mothers often watch their children like an eagle at the playground.
Mütter beobachten ihre Kinder auf dem Spielplatz oft wie einen Luchs.
She went like the clappers down the hill on her skateboard.
Sie sauste wie der Blitz den Hügel auf ihrem Skateboard hinunter.
He prefers tangible rewards, like cash, over verbal praise.
Er zieht greifbare Belohnungen, wie Bargeld, verbalem Lob vor.
The goalkeeper dived like greased lightning and saved the impossible penalty.
Der Torwart hechtete wie ein Blitz und hielt den unhaltbaren Elfmeter.
Following your dreams is like walking down the yellow brick road.
Seinen Träumen zu folgen ist wie den goldenen Weg zu beschreiten.
Capital goods include items like machines, tools, and buildings.
Zu den Anlagegütern gehören Dinge wie Maschinen, Werkzeuge und Gebäude.
His soft whispering was like music, calming her troubled mind.
Sein sanftes Flüstern war wie Musik und beruhigte ihr aufgewühltes Gemüt.
His deep resentment acts like slow poison in their longtime friendship.
Sein tiefer Groll wirkt wie langsames Gift in ihrer langjährigen Freundschaft.
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