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Ich koche gerne.
/ɪç ˈkɔxə ˈɡɛʁnə/
I like cooking.
Usage Note
Cooking is a popular hobby in Germany. The 'gerne' pattern expresses liking an activity: 'Ich lese gerne' (I like reading), 'Ich reise gerne' (I like traveling).
Example Sentences
Ich koche gerne, aber ich backe nicht so oft.
I like cooking, but I don't bake very often.
Kochst du auch gerne?
Do you also like cooking?