How is the word ungern translated from German to English

English translation
reluctantly
adverb

Nicht gern, mit Widerwillen; oft eine höfliche Form des Neins.

Not gladly, unwillingly; often a polite form of no.

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  • Ich tue das nur ungern. — I only do it reluctantly.

  • Er fährt ungern nachts. — He doesn't like driving at night.

  • Ich störe ungern, aber haben Sie kurz Zeit? — I hate to disturb you, but do you have a moment?

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