How to say "I like to" and "I enjoy" in German

In German, “I like to” is commonly expressed with the adverb “gern” placed after the verb. For example, “I like to swim” is “Ich schwimme gern.”

“I enjoy” translates to “Ich genieße,” which is often used with an infinitive clause or a noun. For example, “I enjoy reading” can be “Ich genieße das Lesen” or “Ich genieße es, zu lesen.”

Summary:

• I like to + verb: Ich + [verb] + gern (e.g., Ich spiele gern Tennis - I like to play tennis)
• I enjoy + noun or activity: Ich genieße + [noun] or Ich genieße es, zu + [infinitive] (e.g., Ich genieße lange Spaziergänge - I enjoy long walks)

This usage is natural in German for expressing likes and enjoyment of activities or things.

References

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