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How to Say ‘I don't like it very sour.’ in German

Ich mag es nicht so gern sauer.

ikh mahk es nicht zo gairn ZOW-er

[ikh mahk es nicht zo gairn ZOW-er]

Phrase Breakdown

Ich mag es

ikh mahk es

I like it

'Mag' is the form of 'mögen' (to like) used with 'ich'. The final 'g' sounds like a 'k'.

Example

Ich mag es süß.

I like it sweet.

Words in this phrase

Ich

[ikh]

The pronoun 'ich' in nominative form.

Example

Ich bin da.

I am here.

mag

[mahk]

Find agreeable or enjoyable.

Example

Ich mag das.

I like this.

[es]

A neutral pronoun used to refer to a thing previously mentioned.

Example

Es ist ein schöner Tag.

It is a beautiful day.

nicht so gern sauer.

nicht zo gairn ZOW-er

not so much sour

'Sauer' means 'sour' or 'acidic' and is pronounced SAU-er. Together the sentence means 'I don't really like it sour.'

Example

Der Saft ist sauer.

The juice is sour.

Words in this phrase

nicht

[nicht]

not

Used to negate a sentence.

Example

Dieses Angebot gibt's nicht mehr.

This offer no longer exists.

[zo]

Used to refer to something just mentioned; like that.

Example

Ich fühle mich so müde.

I feel so tired.

gern

[gairn]

gladly / with pleasure

A polite word used to show willingness or friendliness.

Example

Auf Fragen zur Kultur antworte ich gern.

I gladly answer questions about the culture.

sauer

[ZOW-er]

sour, acidic

Describes a sharp, acidic taste, like lemon or light-roast coffee.

Example

Der Kaffee schmeckt sauer.

The coffee tastes sour.

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