| Slang | Meaning & Usage | Origin & Language | Examples | Where It’s Used |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| kein Bock | can’t be bothered / don’t feel like it | Germany, German (casual) | “Ich hab’ kein Bock.” | Germany, Europe |
Definition & Description of “Kein Bock”
“Kein Bock” literally means “no desire,” but the real meaning is:
➡️ I don’t want to, I’m not in the mood, I can’t be bothered.
Germans use it when they have zero motivation to do something. It’s casual but not rude. You’ll hear it a lot among young people, friends, or coworkers during everyday conversations.
Tone matters a lot:
- Strong refusal → “Hab absolut kein Bock!” (Absolutely no desire!)
- Lazy mood → “Eh, kein Bock…” (Meh, don’t feel like it)
It’s very common and can describe school, work, social plans… or life in general.
Examples of “Kein Bock”
- “Ich hab’ kein Bock auf Hausaufgaben.”
(I can’t be bothered with homework.) - “Kein Bock zu arbeiten.”
(No desire to go to work.) - “Lass uns chillen—ich hab’ kein Bock rauszugehen.”
(Let’s chill — I don’t feel like going out.)
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