VERB
liken/ˈlaɪ̯kŋ̩/to like (on social media)
liken is a German verb that means to like (on social media). It is pronounced /ˈlaɪ̯kŋ̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "likte" and the past participle is "gelikt".
Definitions
1.to mark something as liked; to give a 'like' on a social media platform(internet, social media)
a.to click the like button on a post, photo, etc.
Kannst du bitte mein Foto liken?—Can you please like my photo?
b.to express approval for something online
Immer mehr Menschen liken diese Seite.—More and more people are liking this page.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | liken |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | like |
| Present (du) | likst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | likt |
| Preterite (ich) | likte |
| Participle II | gelikt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | likte |
| Imperative (singular) | like |
| Imperative (plural) | likt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "liken" mean in English?
- "liken" means to like (on social media). It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "liken"?
- "liken" is pronounced /ˈlaɪ̯kŋ̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "liken"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "liken" is "gelikt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "liken"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "liken" becomes "likte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "liken"?
- "liken" is a verb in German.
