English–German

“liking” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/zʏmpaˈtiː/

Example

Ich habe Sympathien für ihn.

I like him.

Illustration for Sympathie (liking)

How to say “liking” in German

“Liking” in German is Sympathie.

A person creates an immediate warm inclination toward someone, making that person seem naturally pleasant and likable.

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

Example sentences with Sympathie

Seine offene Art erweckte sofort meine Sympathie.

His open manner immediately kindled my liking.

Tips for using Sympathie

  • German Sympathie usually means personal liking or goodwill, whereas English sympathy more often means compassion for someone else's difficulty.

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