How to Say ‘No desire’ in German
Null Bock
nool bok
[nool bok]
💬 Usage Tip: To have zero interest or motivation.
🇩🇪 In Germany: Slang expression often used by teenagers or students.
Phrase Breakdown
Null
[nool]
No desire
When someone is not interested in doing something.
Ich habe null Bock auf Hausaufgaben.
I have no desire to do homework.
Bock
[bok]
desire
Refers to the mood or willingness to do something.
Null Bock, heute rauszugehen.
No desire to go out today.
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