How to Say ‘Of course.’ in German
Sehr gern.
zair gairn
[zair gairn]
🇩🇪 In Germany: This is a friendly, willing yes — good when someone asks if they may ask you something. It helps the exchange feel open and positive.
Phrase Breakdown
Sehr
[zair]
very / very much
Adds emphasis to 'gern' to sound especially warm and positive.
Wenn jemand nach unseren Werten fragt, sage ich sehr gern mehr dazu.
When someone asks about our values, I am very happy to say more about it.
gern
[gairn]
gladly / with pleasure
A common polite reply meaning you are happy to do something.
Auf Ihre Frage antworte ich gern.
I gladly answer your question.
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