English–German

“like” in German

German

Alsodergleichen

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈmøːgn̩/

Example

Ich mag Schokolade.

I like chocolate.

Illustration for mögen (like)

How to say “like” in German

“Like” in German is mögen.

A liked person, object, or possible situation receives a quiet mental yes.

Full entry for mögen: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with mögen

Viele Leute mögen Schokolade.

Many people like chocolate.

Tips for using mögen

  • Möchten is the conventional polite wish form derived from mögen, not its ordinary present-tense form.

Other German words for “like”

Er verkauft Bücher, Zeitschriften und dergleichen.

He sells books, magazines, and the like.

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