gerne
gladly / like to
Expresses that you do something with pleasure or are willing to do it. It can also show that you like or prefer something.
EXAMPLE
Ich lese gerne historische Romane.
I like reading historical novels.
gerne
gladly / like to
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Meanings
gerne geschehen
you're welcome
A polite response to thanks; it means that you were happy to do something and that no thanks are necessary.
EXAMPLE
Danke, dass du mir geholfen hast! – Gerne geschehen.
Thanks for helping me! – You're welcome.
gerne
often / easily
Expresses that something happens often or easily; it roughly means “usually” or “frequently.”
EXAMPLE
Solche kleinen Details werden im Alltag gerne übersehen.
Small details like these are often overlooked in everyday life.
Usage tips
Word order
'Gerne' (gladly / like to) often comes after the conjugated verb and before other parts of the sentence. However, it can also appear at the end of the sentence, especially when willingness or pleasure is emphasized.
EXAMPLE
Ich helfe dir gerne bei der Vorbereitung.
I’d be happy to help you with the preparations.
Typical collocations
'Gerne' (gladly / like to) is often used with verbs for leisure activities, habits, and voluntary actions. Typical patterns are 'gerne lesen' (to like reading), 'gerne kochen' (to like cooking), and 'gerne helfen' (to like helping).
EXAMPLE
Wir kochen gerne gemeinsam.
We like cooking together.
Polite response
'Gerne geschehen' (you're welcome) is a fixed polite response to 'Danke' (thank you). The expression is especially used when presenting one's help as something natural or voluntary.
EXAMPLE
Danke für deine schnelle Antwort! – Gerne geschehen.
Thanks for your quick reply! – You're welcome.
In real life
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