English–German
“look” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/blɪk/
Example
Ich warf einen Blick auf das Foto.
I took a look at the photo.
How to say “look” in German
“Look” in German is Blick.
A quick turn of the eyes toward something, often capturing it in a single moment.
Example sentences with Blick
Vom Balkon ließ sie den Blick über die Stadt schweifen.
From the balcony, she let her gaze wander over the city.
Tips for using Blick
- Blick is masculine, and the common phrase is einen Blick auf etwas werfen, with auf taking the accusative here.
Other German words for “look”
Das Kleid sieht schön aus.
The dress looks beautiful.
Ich mag die Optik dieses Hemdes.
I like the look of this shirt.
Wir schauen heute einen Film.
We are watching a movie today.
Die Erscheinungsbilder moderner Marken sind oft ähnlich.
Modern brands often have a similar look.