Deutsche
In English we use phrases to ask for something we want politely.
I'd like... = I would like... / Can I have...? / Could I have...?
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We use Would you like...? for offers (when we want to give something or help someone)
Examples sentences :
Notes for use of polite request / offer / suggestions :
'Would you like' has the same meaning as 'Do you want' but is a more polite way of offering something!
In English we use the question phrase 'Why don't you / we...?' to make a polite suggestion.
| Polite request / offer / suggestion example sentences | |
|---|---|
| Anyway, would you like to go out for breakfast? | Wie auch immer, möchtest du frühstücken gehen? |
| It's getting late, shall we leave soon? | Es wird spät. Sollten wir nicht bald losgehen? |
| Would you like to sit by the window? | Möchtest du am Fenster sitzen? |
| I would recommend you get some mussels. | Ich würde dir empfehlen, die Muscheln zu bestellen. |
| Shall we smoke outside? | Sollen wir draußen rauchen gehen? |
| Come on dear, what would you like to drink? | Komm schon Schatz, was möchtest du trinken? |
| Shall we try a trick, then? | Sollen wir dann einen Trick probieren? |
| Alright, shall we book the table for eight thirty, then? | Okay, sollen wir dann den Tisch für achtuhrdreißig reservieren? |
| There are 3 types of parmesan, which one would you like me to get? | Es gibt 3 Arten von Parmesan. Welchen soll ich für uns kaufen? |
| Yes, thank you, we would like to order half a duck with pancakes. | Ja, dankeschön. Wir würden gerne eine halbe Ente mit Pfannkuchen bestellen. |
| Would you like me to moonwalk as well? | Soll ich auch einen "Moonwalk" machen? |
| Do you mind if I join you? | Macht es dir was aus, wenn ich mich zu euch setze? |
| Okay, shall we meet at the station at five? | Okay, sollen wir uns um fünf an der Haltestelle treffen? |
| What would you like me to cook for you? | Was soll ich für dich kochen? |
| Would you like some salad, Cate? | Möchtest du etwas Salat, Cate? |
| Shall we check the deli section while we are here? | Sollen wir im Feinkostbereich nachsehen? |
| Shall we call them to make appointments for Saturday? | Sollen wir sie anrufen und Termine für Samstag ausmachen? |
| Would you like me to order you two something else? | Soll ich euch zwei etwas anderes bestellen? |
| Or shall I prepare something for you? | Oder soll ich dir etwas kochen? |
| Shall we check if they have that very special rice first? | Sollen wir zuerst schauen, ob sie diesen speziellen Reis haben? |
