German Word · Intermediate
gernhaben
to be fond of, to like
Pronunciation: [ˈɡɛʁnˌhaːbn̩]
Meaning
to be fond of, to like
Example
Karina hat ihre Kater sehr gern, auch wenn sie sich in der Küche übergeben.
Karina is very fond of her cats, even when they throw up in the kitchen.
Practice tips
- Practice gernhaben out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German word is for intermediate-level learners.