gern
Translation
gladly, with pleasure, to like to do
Examples
Ich spiele gern Fußball.
I like to play football.
Ja, gern!
Yes, with pleasure!
Er trinkt Kaffee nicht so gern.
He doesn't like coffee that much.
Grammar Patterns
((verb)) + gern to like to do sth. Ich schwimme gern.
gern (as a response) with pleasure Kommst du mit? - Ja, gern!
Similar Words
Synonyms: gerne, mit Vergnügen; Antonyms: ungern
Etymology
From Old High German 'gerno', meaning 'eagerly, willingly'. Related to the English word 'yearn'.
Memory Tips
'gern' sounds a bit like 'yearn'. You 'yearn' to do the things you do 'gern' (like to do).