Significado
To feel like doing something, to be in the mood for it.
Contexto cultural
The phrase 'Null Bock' was the defining slogan of the 1980s youth. It appeared on posters, in songs, and even in political debates to describe a generation that felt disconnected from the system. In Berlin, 'Bock' is used almost constantly. You'll see it in advertisements for the BVG (Berlin transport) like 'Alle Bock auf Berlin?' While Germany is known for its work ethic, 'keinen Bock haben' is a very common way to bond with coworkers during a break, showing a shared human side. Austrians use 'Bock' too, but they might also use 'Gfreit mi ned' (Das freut mich nicht) for 'keinen Bock.'
The 'Null' Trick
Use 'null' instead of 'kein' to sound 100% more like a native speaker when you're not in the mood.
Check your 'Sie'
If you use 'Sie' with someone, never use 'Bock.' It's a major social faux pas.
Significado
To feel like doing something, to be in the mood for it.
The 'Null' Trick
Use 'null' instead of 'kein' to sound 100% more like a native speaker when you're not in the mood.
Check your 'Sie'
If you use 'Sie' with someone, never use 'Bock.' It's a major social faux pas.
The Subjunctive
Use 'Ich hätte Bock' (I would have Bock) to make suggestions sound less pushy and more like an open idea.
Regionality
While it's slang, it's 'safe' slang. You can use it from Hamburg to Munich without being misunderstood.
Teste-se
Fill in the correct preposition and article for: 'Ich habe Bock ___ ___ {Party|f}.'
Ich habe Bock ___ ___ Party.
'Bock haben' always takes 'auf' + Accusative. Since 'Party' is feminine, it's 'die'.
Which sentence is the most natural for a casual chat with friends?
Your friend asks: 'Was machen wir heute?'
Option A is the standard informal way to suggest an activity.
Complete the dialogue with the most appropriate slang term.
A: 'Kommst du mit zum Sport?' B: 'Nee, ich habe heute echt ____ Bock.'
'Null Bock' is the idiomatic way to express zero motivation.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Match: 1. 'Null Bock' 2. 'Voll Bock' 3. 'Lust haben'
Null Bock = no motivation, Voll Bock = high motivation, Lust haben = neutral desire.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
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4 exerciciosIch habe Bock ___ ___ Party.
'Bock haben' always takes 'auf' + Accusative. Since 'Party' is feminine, it's 'die'.
Your friend asks: 'Was machen wir heute?'
Option A is the standard informal way to suggest an activity.
A: 'Kommst du mit zum Sport?' B: 'Nee, ich habe heute echt ____ Bock.'
'Null Bock' is the idiomatic way to express zero motivation.
Match: 1. 'Null Bock' 2. 'Voll Bock' 3. 'Lust haben'
Null Bock = no motivation, Voll Bock = high motivation, Lust haben = neutral desire.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasNot among friends, but it is too casual for formal settings. It's like saying 'I'm down' instead of 'I would like.'
Yes, 'Bock auf jemanden haben' can mean you are attracted to them or want to hang out, but be careful—it can sound quite sexual in certain contexts.
'Lust' is neutral and can be used with anyone. 'Bock' is slang and restricted to friends/peers.
Prepositions are often arbitrary in languages. In German, the mental image is 'having an appetite ON something.'
No, people up to their 50s and 60s use it regularly now, as it has become part of standard colloquial German.
No, use 'auf' for nouns. Use 'zu' only for verbs: 'Ich habe Bock, Pizza zu essen.'
Nothing! A Bockwurst is just a sausage traditionally served with Bockbier.
It's a bit 'retro' but still very much in use. It's a classic.
Absolutely not. Stick to 'Ich freue mich auf' or 'Ich habe Interesse an.'
Use 'voll,' 'total,' 'richtig,' or 'so was von.' Example: 'Ich habe so was von Bock!'
Frases relacionadas
Lust haben auf
similarTo have a desire for
einen Bock schießen
specialized formTo make a big mistake
bockig sein
builds onTo be stubborn
keinen Nerv haben für
similarTo not have the patience for
drauf sein
similarTo be in a certain mood
