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German Phrase

Ich löte gern Schaltungen.

/ɪç ˈløːtə ɡɛʁn ˈʃaːltʊŋən/
Meaning"I like to solder circuits."
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Meaning

Literally, ‘I like to solder circuits.’ The sentence tells the listener that the speaker enjoys the hobby or work of soldering electronic circuits.

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When to use

Use this phrase when you talk about your hobbies, a project at school or work, or when you want to explain why you spend time in a makerspace or electronics workshop.

✦Grammar Breakdown

IchlötegernSchaltungen

1

Personalpronomen – Ich

Subject pronoun for the first person singular; it is always capitalised in German.

2

Verb – löten (Präsens, 1. Person)

The verb ‘löten’ (to solder) is regular. In the present tense 1st‑person singular you add –e: ich löte.

3

Adverb – gern / gerne

‘gern’ (or ‘gerne’) expresses liking or preference and is placed directly after the verb.

4

Nomen – Schaltung (Plural: Schaltungen)

‘Schaltung’ is a feminine noun meaning ‘circuit’; the plural adds –en and takes the article ‘die’.

🗨In Conversation

A

Was machst du gern in deiner Freizeit?

What do you like to do in your free time?

Ich löte gern Schaltungen.

I like soldering circuits.

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✕Common Mistakes

  • Ich löte gern Schaltung.

    ‘Schaltung’ is singular; the sentence talks about multiple circuits, so the plural ‘Schaltungen’ is required.

  • Ich löte gern das Schaltungen.

    ‘Schaltungen’ is plural and feminine; it does not take the neuter article ‘das’. Use no article or ‘die’ if you need one.

  • Ich löte gern(e) gern Schaltungen.

    While ‘gern’ is correct, many learners mistakenly add an extra ‘e’ after the verb: ‘ich löte gern’ → ‘ich löte gern(e)’. Both are fine, but avoid ‘ich löte gern(e) gern’.

↔Alternatives

  • Ich löte gerne Schaltungen.

    I like soldering circuits.

  • Ich mag es, Schaltungen zu löten.

    I enjoy soldering circuits.

  • Ich beschäftige mich gern mit dem Löten von Schaltungen.

    I like working on soldering circuits.

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Cultural Tip

Both ‘gern’ and ‘gerne’ are correct; ‘gerne’ is a bit more formal, while ‘gern’ feels slightly more colloquial. In technical contexts German speakers often use the English loanword ‘soldern’, but ‘löten’ is the standard term in German‑speaking workshops and schools.