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What is the difference between Gern and gerne?
There is no difference between the two forms in meaning, and they are interchangeable in usage. The dictionary typically even lists them as “gern(e)” rather than as separate entries. The original form from Old High German down through Middle High German, as Duden and others indicate, was “gerne”.
How do you use the verb Gern in German?
Simply add gerne (or gern) after your verb to say you enjoy doing something. Here is how to express that you prefer doing something (rather than something else): Ich wohne lieber in Paris als in Rom.
Where do you use nicht in German?
Rule #1: By Default, Nicht Goes To The End Of The Sentence When you’re negating a verb, a noun or a whole sentence using nicht, it generally goes to the end of the sentence. This is the default setting.
Where is nicht and kein used?
Nicht is used with verbs and adjectives, whereas Kein is used with nouns. While Kein is used to reflect No, Nicht is used to reflect Not and Don’t. When the noun to be negated is a definite article, Kein is used while Nicht is used when the noun is an indefinite article.
How do you respond to Danke in German?
When someone says danke, the standard response is bitte. This normally means ‘please’, but within the context of responding to a ‘thank you’, it means ‘you’re welcome’. If instead they say danke schön, then you should reply by saying bitte schön.
How do you use Gern Haben?
“Gern haben” and “mögen” are often exchangeable. Both require an accusative object. “Gefallen” is mostly connected with a dative object to indicate who likes it (I like it=es gefällt mir), but it may be the case that there is no explicit object at all.
What is the meaning of Gern in English?
Adverb. gern (comparative lieber, superlative am liebsten) willingly; gladly; with pleasure; usually expressed verbally in English, with like, enjoy, etc.
What is the difference between “mögen” and “Gern haben”?
To be safe, if you like a thing, person, place, or otherwise just a noun, you can use “mögen” or “gern haben” interchangeably and it is more common to use “mögen” in those instances. If you like an action, i.e. another verb, you are safer using that verb with “gern” instead of “mögen”. I mentioned earlier that “möchten” is a version of “mögen”.
Why is the German word ‘mögen’ a modal verb?
Now… mögen is a modal verb in German because it originally was the same as may. And it still is used that way, too. Das mag wahr sein. But today, this meaning is way less important than the to like one… and that evolved a few hundred years ago…. evolution triggered by people being negative.
Is Gern a verb in German?
No. Gern is an adverb. It modifies verbs. Also, gern is not an adjective. How do you say you prefer something (like something more)? You don’t use a verb in German to say you prefer something. You use lieber, which is the comparative form of gern.
What is the difference between “mögen” and “wollen”?
“Mögen” means “to like”, but there is also “gern haben”, which means “to like”. There is also “wollen”, which means to want and this word, I see all of the time called “möchten”, but for some reason can’t find in my dictionary. It seems to mean the same as “wollen”. So what is the difference? What are “mögen”, “möchten”, and “wollen”?