besonders gern

especially like

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phrase Rare #31,361

especially like Used to express that someone likes or enjoys something particularly strongly. Often used with mögen or another verb describing an activity.

GE: Ich esse besonders gern frisches Brot.

EN: I especially like eating fresh bread.

Tom mag Käse nicht besonders gern.

Tom doesn't particularly like cheese.

Diese Beeren mochte deine leibliche Mutter besonders gern.

Your biological mother was particularly fond of these berries.

— Der Fluch der goldenen Blume (2006)

Dieses Familienfoto mag sie besonders gern.

She especially likes this family photo.

Was mag er besonders gern?

What does he like best?

— State and Main (2000)

Tom geht besonders gern in italienische Restaurants.

Tom especially likes going to Italian restaurants.

Tom mag Fisch nicht besonders gern.

Tom doesn't particularly like fish.