How do you say "With pleasure." in German?

"With pleasure." in German is "Sehr gern.". This phrase is commonly used in Germany.

What does "Sehr gern." mean in English?

"Sehr gern." means "With pleasure." in English.

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How to Say ‘With pleasure.’ in German

Sehr gern.

zair gairn

[zair gairn]

🇩🇪 In Germany: [Sehr gern.] is a friendly service reply meaning "gladly" or "with pleasure," often after a request. It sounds warmer than a bare [ja] but is still completely normal, not overly formal.

Phrase Breakdown

Sehr

[zair]

very

Strengthens the friendliness of the response.

Example

Sehr gern helfe ich bei der Auswahl.

I’m very happy to help with the choice.

gern

[gairn]

gladly / with pleasure

A polite service reply meaning 'with pleasure' or 'certainly.'

Example

Sehr gern, ich mache Ihnen eine frische Tasse.

With pleasure, I’ll make you a fresh cup.

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