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.

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