der Sympathiewert
Translation
approval rating, popularity rating, likability score
Examples
Die Sympathiewerte des Politikers sind gesunken.
The politician's approval ratings have dropped.
Gute Sympathiewerte sind für den Wahlsieg wichtig.
Good approval ratings are important for winning the election.
Grammar Patterns
the approval ratings ((of sb.)) the approval ratings of sb. The president's approval ratings are rising.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Beliebtheit (popularity), Ansehen (reputation), Popularität (popularity)
Etymology
A compound of 'Sympathie' (sympathy, likability) and 'Wert' (value, rating).
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Sympathie' (sympathy) + 'Werte' (values/ratings). It literally means 'sympathy values' or 'likability ratings'.