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Bock haben

/bɔk ˈhaːbn̩/

To feel like / be up for

Literal translation

to have ram/billy goat

When to use it

Casual way to say you're up for something. 'Null Bock' = 'zero interest'. Heard everywhere among friends.

In conversation

—Hast du Bock auf Kino? —Voll Bock.

—Up for a movie? —Totally up for it.

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