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    Ich zocke leidenschaftlich gern.

    Grammar & Usage

    clause / full sentence
    casual / colloquial

    How it works

    The sentence follows standard SVO (Subject-Verb-Adverbial) order in a German main clause with the verb 'zocke' in the second position. 'Zocken' is a colloquial verb meaning to game or gamble, conjugated here in the first-person singular present tense. The phrase 'leidenschaftlich gern' acts as an adverbial modifier of degree and attitude, expressing strong enjoyment in doing the action.

    Sample sentences

    Mein Bruder und ich zocken am Wochenende oft stundenlang.

    My brother and I often game for hours on the weekend.

    Hast du Lust, heute Abend eine Runde mit mir zu zocken?

    Do you feel like playing a round of video games with me tonight?

    Sie liest leidenschaftlich gern historische Romane.

    She passionately loves reading historical novels.

    Quick facts

    Verb:zocken (regular weak verb)
    Tense:Präsens (Present tense)
    Particle/Adverb:'gern' expresses liking an activity, intensified here by the adverb 'leidenschaftlich' (passionately).
    Colloquial Usage:'zocken' specifically denotes gaming (video games) or gambling in informal German, contrasting with the neutral 'spielen'.

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    Example

    Mein Bruder und ich zocken am Wochenende oft stundenlang.

    My brother and I often game for hours on the weekend.

    Hast du Lust, heute Abend eine Runde mit mir zu zocken?

    Do you feel like playing a round of video games with me tonight?

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