“Ich möchte...”
I would like...
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Literal Translation
Word for word: “I would like...”
Pronunciation
/ɪç ˈmœçtə/
When to Use This Phrase
'Ich möchte' is polite but 'Ich hätte gern' is considered even more polite because it uses the subjunctive (Konjunktiv II). Both are perfectly acceptable.
Example Sentences
Ich möchte ein Bier bestellen.
I would like to order a beer.
Ich möchte bitte die Tageskarte.
I would like the daily special, please.
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