German Phrase
Eher Indie und Rock.
Meaning
The sentence states a personal music preference, indicating that the speaker leans more towards indie and rock music than other styles. It is a concise, informal way to answer a question about musical taste.
When to use
Use this phrase when someone asks you about the kind of music you like, when you’re describing the playlist you’re putting together, or in casual conversation about concerts and festivals.
✦Grammar Breakdown
EherIndieundRock
Eher (adverb)
Used to express a moderate preference or tendency, similar to 'rather' or 'more likely'. It modifies the following noun phrase.
Indie (noun, indeclinable)
A borrowed genre name that stays unchanged in German; it does not receive case endings.
und (conjunction)
Connects two nouns or noun phrases, equivalent to 'and'.
Rock (noun, indeclinable)
Another borrowed genre name that remains unchanged; do not add plural or case endings.
🗨In Conversation
Welche Musik hörst du am liebsten?
What music do you like most?
Eher Indie und Rock.
Rather indie and rock.
✕Common Mistakes
Eher Indie und Rocks.
Genre names are indeclinable; do not add an "s".
Eher Indie und Rocken.
"Rocken" is a verb (to rock); you need the noun "Rock".
Eher Indies und Rock.
Similarly, "Indie" stays unchanged; avoid adding plural endings.
↔Alternatives
Ich höre lieber Indie und Rock.
I prefer indie and rock.
Mehr Indie und Rock.
More indie and rock.
Am liebsten Indie und Rock.
Mostly indie and rock.
Cultural Tip
In German, "eher" softens a statement, making it sound less absolute and more like a personal leaning. Genre names such as Indie and Rock are treated as indeclinable foreign nouns, so they stay unchanged regardless of case or number. Using this phrase in a relaxed setting shows you’re comfortable talking about music preferences without sounding overly formal.