Likke

Likke is a verb meaning to lick, defined as moving the tongue over a surface to taste, moisten, or clean it. The action can involve humans or animals and is commonly used to describe tasting food, moistening lips, or cleaning a wound or object with saliva. In English, related expressions include to lick one’s wounds and to give something a lick and a promise, illustrating both literal and figurative uses of the concept.

In everyday use, likke covers a wide range of contexts, from a dog licking its paw to a person licking an ice cream or a stamp of moisture on a surface. The term is part of basic vocabulary in discussions of sensory experience, hygiene, and grooming. Because spelling and pronunciation vary across languages and dialects, exact forms and conjugations of the word can differ, and some languages use alternative verbs with similar meanings.

Cross-linguistic notes and related terms are common for basic actions like licking. The concept is shared among many Germanic language groups, with cognates and closely related verbs appearing in neighboring languages. For readers, likke can be considered the familiar core idea of licking, while actual usage depends on the specific language, region, and context. See also the general English verb lick for a broader perspective on translation and usage.