English–German

“like to” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈgɛʁnə/

Example

Ich esse gerne Pizza.

I like to eat pizza.

Illustration for gerne (like to)

How to say “like to” in German

“Like to” in German is gerne.

A person choosing an activity with a willing, pleased attitude.

Full entry for gerne: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with gerne

Ich helfe gerne anderen Menschen.

I like to help other people.

Tips for using gerne

  • Both gern and gerne are standard forms of the same adverb, so gerne is not an inflected ending.

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