Likeretter

Likeretter is a term that appears in Danish-language discourse but does not have a single, formal definition or a place in standard dictionaries. It is a compound that can be encountered in discussions of letter-writing etiquette as well as in analyses of online communication, and its meaning varies by context.

In historical or traditional contexts, likeretter has been used to describe letters that express explicit approval, praise, or endorsement for a person, work, or idea. Such letters were part of formal social exchange, accompanying introductions, nominations, or invitations, and they functioned as written demonstrations of goodwill or support.

In modern, digital contexts, likeretter is sometimes used informally to refer to short messages that accompany a “like” on social media or to acknowledgments exchanged in online communities. Content creators and researchers may use the term to describe polite or appreciative notes that accompany engagement, or as a category in studies of online interaction and etiquette.

Because the term is not standardized, its precise sense is often determined by who uses it and in what setting. It remains relatively uncommon outside niche discussions on etiquette and online engagement, and it is not a mainstream term in Danish lexicography.

See also: letter, correspondence, social media engagement, online etiquette.