“Ich mag...”
I like...
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Literal Translation
Word for word: “I like...”
Pronunciation
/ɪç maːk/
When to Use This Phrase
Use 'mögen' with nouns, like people, food or music; for activities, German usually adds 'gern' to the verb, so 'I like swimming' is 'Ich schwimme gern'. Don't mix it up with 'Ich möchte' (I would like), which is what you say when ordering.
Example Sentences
Ich mag Katzen, aber ich habe keine.
I like cats, but I don't have any.
Magst du scharfes Essen? — Ja, sehr!
Do you like spicy food? — Yes, a lot!
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