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meme in German

meme in German is Mem, Meme — meme means an image, video, or piece of text — often humorous — that spreads rapidly online, frequently with variations added by different users.

meme in German

Mem
noun
(originally) Any unit of (originally cultural) information, such as a practice or idea, that is transmitted verbally or by repeated action from one mind to another in a comparable way to the transmission of genes.
Meme
noun
(Internet) Media, usually humorous, which is copied and circulated online with slight adaptations, such as basic pictures, video templates, etc. [from 1993]
Mem
noun
(Internet) Media, usually humorous, which is copied and circulated online with slight adaptations, such as basic pictures, video templates, etc. [from 1993]

What does "meme" mean?

  1. noun An image, video, or piece of text — often humorous — that spreads rapidly online, frequently with variations added by different users.
    "The photo turned into a meme within hours of being posted."
  2. noun An idea, behaviour, or style that spreads from person to person within a culture, similar to how genes spread biologically.
    "The professor described fashion trends as a kind of cultural meme."
  3. verb To create, share, or joke around using memes.
    "They memed about the election result all week."
  4. noun An image, video, piece of text or idea, typically humorous, that is copied and spread rapidly online, often with slight variations added by each person who shares it.
    "The photo of the confused dog became a meme within hours of being posted."
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meme in a sentence

  • The photo turned into a meme within hours of being posted.
  • He makes memes about office life for his followers.
  • The professor described fashion trends as a kind of cultural meme.
  • They memed about the election result all week.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "meme" in German?

"meme" in German is Mem, Meme. meme means: An image, video, or piece of text — often humorous — that spreads rapidly online, frequently with variations added by different users.

How do you use "meme" in a sentence?

Example: "The photo turned into a meme within hours of being posted." In German, "meme" is Mem, Meme.

Are there other ways to say "meme" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "meme": Mem, Meme.

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