The team of Emojimeanings.net

It all started on a seemingly normal night when my girlfriend and I got into a heated conversation. It was about something mundane, but when I sent her a thoughtful emoji 🤔 to show that I was thinking about her idea, she completely misunderstood me. She thought I was questioning her idea. The argument escalated into a barrage of messages that became increasingly heated. Suddenly, communication ceased, and we spent the rest of the evening in silence and frustration. In that silence, as the screen of my phone went dark, I realized how one small symbol could cause so much misunderstanding and pain.

The first website was created in 2013 as a modest German-language site on which I published the meanings of text emoticons. Back then, emoticons were not as ubiquitous as they are today, and emoticons like :-) and ;-) dominated digital communication.

In 2015, when the emoji madness really started and more and more misunderstandings in emoji communication appeared, I realized that it was time to expand my ambitions. I dreamed of creating a comprehensive source of emoji meanings that anyone could use.

While studying computer science, I continued to study smileys and emoji. Even my bachelor's and master's theses were about emoji! In my master's thesis, I researched the interesting uses of emoticons in e-commerce and how they influence purchase decisions. Did you know? Emoticons can make customers more likely to buy a product! 😮

Through my studies, travels and experiences with social media, I developed a deep understanding of emoji and their meanings in different cultures. I also started collecting and publishing the meanings of all the emoticons in different languages. Over time, talented writers from around the world joined my project to contribute to the international emoji lexicon. More languages have been added, including English, Spanish, French, Portuguese and Italian. Today, the meanings of the emoji are available in 20 different languages! 🌍 I also started an emoji lexicon on emojis.net with a great team of friends, where we analyze each emoji in detail, especially its emotional impact, meaning, usage and more. 🎉

The goal is to create a unique resource that everyone can use to find out the meaning of an emoji - and maybe even avoid arguments with your loved ones 😉. I want to allow everyone to share their own thoughts and opinions about emoji, thus promoting a diverse understanding of their use. Together, we can better understand the world of emoji and avoid misunderstandings. 😊

Our vision is to become the world's best and most trusted source for emoji meanings 💪. We are constantly working to improve the site, incorporating the latest research and user feedback to ensure it is always up to date.

Today is 2024 and there are many plans for the future. For example, all languages will be updated and the valuable information from user comments will be incorporated into the meanings of the emoji. There are also plans to add more languages to reach even more people around the world. 🌐

I invite you to dive into the fascinating world of emoji, discover their meanings, and maybe even deepen your own relationship with them. Who knows, the right emoji at the right time might even save a relationship or just put a smile on your face. 😄

Thank you for visiting my website and taking the time to read my story. Have fun exploring and sharing the wonderful world of emojis! 🚀

Questions or suggestions? Then get in touch with me. You can send an email to info@emojimeanings.net.