Translation of German word "Bock" to English
derBock
Meaning
NounThe feeling of desiring; an eager longing for something.
How to use
Bock (slang: 'desire / mood / motivation') is a masculine noun: der Bock (plural: die Böcke). Bock haben auf — To feel like / be in the mood for. Keinen Bock haben — To not feel like it / not be bothered. Literally: 'billy goat'.
🇬🇧 English
desire/mood
Example
Hast du Bock, heute Abend ins Kino zu gehen?
Are you up for going to the movies tonight?
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Common phrases
- Bock haben auf— to feel like / be in the mood for
- keinen Bock haben— can't be bothered / not feel like it
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What is the definition of the German word "der Bock"?▼
The German word "der Bock" is defined as: "The feeling of desiring; an eager longing for something."
What does the German word "der Bock" mean?▼
The German word "der Bock" means "desire/mood" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Hast du Bock, heute Abend ins Kino zu gehen?" (which translates as "Are you up for going to the movies tonight?").
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