







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 | |
|---|---|
| I believe I can! Why don't you try helping me a bit? | 난 된다고 보는데! 그냥 날 좀 도와주는 건 어때? |
| Would you like a whole chicken, or do you want pieces? | 닭은 통째로 살래, 아니면 조각이 좋아? |
| Would you like some salad, Cate? | 케이트, 샐러드 좀 먹을래? |
| Would you like anything? | 뭐 먹고 싶은 거 있어? |
| Would you like me to order you two something else? | 너희 둘 뭔가 다른 거 시켜다줄까? |
| Shall we leave, then? | 그럼 이제 출발할까? |
| It must be a sign, why don't you... | 이건 운명이 분명해, 그럼 나랑... |
| Or shall I prepare something for you? | 아님 내가 뭐라도 만들어 줄까? |
| Would you like to sit by the window? | 네가 창가석 앉을래? |
| Shall we get a bottle of chardonnay? | 샤르도네 한 병 할까? |
| There are 3 types of parmesan, which one would you like me to get? | 파마산 종류가 3개 있는데, 어느 걸 사면 좋겠어? |
| We have an apron, why don't you wear it? | 앞치마가 있는데, 안 입고 왜? |
| Okay, shall we meet at the station at five? | 좋아, 그럼 5시에 역에서 볼까? |
| Alright, shall we book the table for eight thirty, then? | 좋아, 그럼 8시 반 테이블 예약할까? |
| Shall we move your desk back near the window? | 창문 쪽으로 네 책상 다시 옮길까? |
| Would you like me to bring you anything? | 뭐라도 가져다 줄까? |
| Anyway, would you like me to bring you the wine list? | 아무튼, 와인 메뉴판 가져다줄까? |
| I would recommend you get some mussels. | 나는 홍합을 추천하는데. |
| Don't you think a 50% rise is too much!? | 50% 인상은 너무하지 않아!? |
| Okay, we'd like to sit outside. | 좋아, 그럼 바깥에 앉을게요. |