German word

Look

Pronunciation

IPA/lʊk/

Meaning

  • masculine nounstyle

Example

Ihre Looks wechseln oft.

Her style often changes.

Illustration for Look (style)

More examples

Er achtet sehr auf seinen Look.

He pays very close attention to his look.

Core concept

A person presented through one coordinated visual style, from clothing to hair and accessories.

Common phrases

  • der typische Look von Influencern

    the typical look of influencers

  • ein gepflegter Look

    a well-groomed look

  • seinen Look pflegen

    maintain one's look

Similar words

Stil: A consistent manner of expression shown in clothing, speech, or other features.
Outfit: A coordinated set of clothes worn at one time.
Image: An impression intentionally created in the minds of others.
Aussehen: The way a person physically looks, including facial and bodily features.

Definition in German

Der Look bezeichnet den bewusst gestalteten Auftritt einer Person, also die Kombination von Kleidung, Frisur und Accessoires.

Word origin

German borrowed Look directly from English and developed it as a noun for a deliberately styled personal appearance.

Usage tips

  • Look is a masculine German noun, so the standard forms are der Look and die Looks.

Other meanings

  • outfitnoun
  • appearancenoun
  • looksnoun

Opposites

  • Ungepflegtheitunkemptnessnoun

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