ungern

ungerner · am ungernsten
Based on: gern(e)
Adjective
  1. expresses that you don't like doing something
  2. I'd rather not! /Only if I have to.
1.

expresses that you don't like doing something

Opposite: gern(e)
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Examples
  • "Kannst du mir einen Gefallen tun und 2 Stunden auf meinen Hund aufpassen?""Hmmm... ungern, ich habe echt viel Arbeit."
  • "Could you do me a favor and watch after my dog for a couple of hours?""Hmmm.... I'd rather not actually... I really have a lot to do."
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2.

I'd rather not! /Only if I have to.

Opposite: gern(e)
(As a stand alone answer to a questio.)
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How many meanings does the German word 'ungern' have?

ungern has 2 distinct meanings: 1. expresses that you don't like doing something, 2. I'd rather not! /Only if I have to..

What is the comparative and superlative of 'ungern'?

comparative: ungerner / superlative: am ungernsten

What is 'ungern' related to?

The word 'ungern' is related to gern(e).

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mögen, gern, gefallen – What is the difference
German has three options for "to like" - mögen, gern and gefallen. Today, we'll find out what the differences are and when to use which one.
Vocab: mögen, gern, gefallen
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