No. 106 in Danish
gerne
The Danish word "gerne" means "gladly," "with pleasure," or "preferably."
In a sentence
Jeg vil gerne have kaffe.
I would like to have coffee.
The word 'gerne' is used to express a polite request or desire.
Hun kommer gerne, hvis du inviterer hende.
She will gladly come if you invite her.
The word 'gerne' is used here to express willingness or pleasure in doing something.
De arbejder gerne sent for et godt resultat.
They gladly work late for a good result.
'Gerne' is used in this sentence to denote preparedness or willingness to work late.
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