“Ich lese gern”
I like reading / I like to read
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Literal Translation
Word for word: “I read gladly”
Pronunciation
/ɪç ˈleːzə ɡɛʁn/
When to Use This Phrase
Add 'gern' to any verb to say you enjoy doing it: 'Ich koche gern' (I like cooking), 'Ich wandere gern' (I like hiking). 'Gern' and 'gerne' are both correct and mean the same thing.
Example Sentences
Ich lese gern Krimis.
I like reading crime novels.
Liest du gern? — Ja, sehr gern, vor allem Romane.
Do you like reading? — Yes, very much, especially novels.
Word Breakdown
lesengern
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