German Word of the Day
gerne
GER-ne • adverb — 18th of Jun, 2026
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Meaning: gladly; with pleasure; indicating that you like to do something
Examples
- Ich helfe dir gern.
(I'm happy to help you.) - Magst du Kaffee? – Ja, gern.
(Do you want coffee? – Yes, please.) - Sie spricht gern Deutsch mit ihren Kollegen.
(She likes speaking German with her colleagues.)
Synonyms
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Use 'gerne' (or the shorter 'gern') after a verb to show willingness or enjoyment (e.g., 'Ich spiele gern Tennis' = 'I like playing tennis'). 'Gern' and 'gerne' are interchangeable; 'gerne' can sound slightly more formal or emphatic in some regions. It also appears alone as a polite response (e.g., 'Gern!' = 'You're welcome' / 'Gladly').
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