gärna

Usages of gärna

Du får gärna ringa mig på mobilen om du vill prata.
You can feel free to call me on my phone if you want to talk.
Vill du gärna följa med mig på bio ikväll?
Would you like to come with me to the cinema tonight?
Om ni vill, kan ni gärna besöka mig i min nya lägenhet efter bion.
If you like, you can gladly visit me in my new apartment after the cinema. (Polite form)
När vinden blåser hårt vill jag helst stanna hemma, men barnen leker gärna i snön.
When the wind blows hard, I prefer to stay at home, but the children like to play in the snow.
Den här restaurangen har bra priser, så mina vänner kommer gärna dit ofta.
This restaurant has good prices, so my friends gladly come there often.
Jag hjälper gärna mina gäster att hitta sin resväska på flygplatsen.
I gladly help my guests find their suitcase at the airport.
Ni får gärna vänta här.
You may gladly wait here. (Polite form)
Jag sitter gärna i soffan, medan hon sitter på stolen vid fönstret.
I gladly sit on the sofa, while she sits on the chair by the window.
Jag tar gärna en banan eller en apelsin när jag inte hinner laga mat.
I gladly take a banana or an orange when I do not have time to cook food.

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