ADVERB
gern/ɡɛʁn/gladly; with pleasure; like to
gern is a German adverb that means gladly, with pleasure, or like to. It is pronounced /ɡɛʁn/.
Definitions
1.shows that one enjoys, prefers, or willingly does something(preference/desire)
a.expressing enjoyment in doing something
Ich lese gern Bücher.—I like to read books.
b.expressing willingness or pleasure
Kommst du mit? – Gern!—Are you coming along? – Gladly!
Frequently asked questions
- What does "gern" mean in English?
- "gern" means gladly, with pleasure, or like to. It is a German adverb.
- How do you pronounce "gern"?
- "gern" is pronounced /ɡɛʁn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "gern"?
- "gern" is a adverb in German.
