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German Phrase

Ich schaue auch gern Serien.

/ɪç ˈʃaʊ̯ə aʊ̯x ɡɛʁn ˈzeːʁiən/
Meaning"I also like watching series."
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Meaning

This phrase is a common way to express a shared interest in television shows or streaming content. In German, the adverb 'gern' is used with a verb to indicate that you enjoy performing that action. The addition of 'auch' connects your preference to someone else's previous statement.

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When to use

Use this phrase in social situations when someone mentions they enjoy TV shows and you want to find common ground. It is perfect for small talk with colleagues, friends, or new acquaintances.

✦Grammar Breakdown

IchschaueauchgernSerien

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Verb Conjugation

'Schaue' is the first-person singular present tense of 'schauen'. The '-e' ending matches the subject 'Ich'.

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The Adverb 'gern'

Unlike English which uses the verb 'to like', German uses 'gern' (gladly) to modify the main verb to show preference.

🗨In Conversation

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Ich verbringe meine Abende oft mit Netflix.

I often spend my evenings with Netflix.

Ich schaue auch gern Serien.

I also like watching series.

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✕Common Mistakes

  • Ich mag auch schauen Serien.

    In German, it is more natural to use 'verb + gern' than 'mögen + infinitive' to express liking a hobby.

  • Ich schaue auch gut Serien.

    While 'gut' means good, 'gern' is the correct adverb to express that you enjoy doing something.

↔Alternatives

  • Ich gucke auch gerne Serien.

    I also like watching series (more informal).

  • Ich bin auch ein großer Serienfan.

    I am also a big fan of series.

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Cultural Tip

Germans often use the verb 'gucken' instead of 'schauen' in casual conversation, especially in Northern and Central Germany. When discussing 'Serien', it is very common to immediately follow up by asking which streaming service someone uses, such as Netflix or Disney+.