German Phrase
Ich schwimme auch gern.
Meaning
This phrase expresses a personal preference for swimming, indicating that the speaker enjoys the activity as well. It uses the adverb 'gern' to convey 'liking' an action, which is the standard way to express hobbies in German. The addition of 'auch' suggests the speaker is agreeing with someone else's preference.
When to use
Use this phrase when someone mentions they like swimming and you want to share that you enjoy it too. It is perfect for casual conversations about hobbies, sports, or vacation plans.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Ichschwimmeauchgern
Verb Position
In a standard German statement, the conjugated verb 'schwimme' always takes the second position.
Gern
The adverb 'gern' is used to modify verbs to indicate that you enjoy doing that specific action.
🗨In Conversation
Ich schwimme im Sommer jeden Tag.
I swim every day in the summer.
Ich schwimme auch gern.
I also like to swim.
✕Common Mistakes
Ich mag schwimmen auch.
In German, 'gern' is used with verbs to express liking an activity, rather than using 'mögen' like the English 'to like'.
Ich auch schwimme gern.
The verb must remain in the second position; 'auch' typically follows the verb in this simple construction.
↔Alternatives
Schwimmen macht mir auch Spaß.
Swimming is also fun for me.
Ich gehe auch gerne schwimmen.
I also like going swimming.
Cultural Tip
Germans generally value physical fitness, and swimming is a very popular pastime with many public 'Freibäder' (outdoor pools) and 'Hallenbäder' (indoor pools) available. When talking about hobbies, using 'gern' is much more natural and common than using the verb 'lieben' (to love), which is reserved for deeper emotions.