Ein Glas Wasser wäre toll, danke.
A glass of water would be great, thanks.
Language note: A specific and polite request.
Culture note: Even simple requests are often met with thanks in Germany.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Ein
[ine]
A
Indefinite article used for singular items.
Ein Glas Wasser wäre gut.
A glass of water would be good.
Glas
[glas]
glass
A container for drinking fluids.
Ein Glas bitte!
A glass, please!
Wasser
[vah-sa]
water
A colorless, transparent liquid.
Ich trinke Wasser.
I drink water.
wäre
[veh-re]
would be
The subjunctive form of 'to be', implying possibility.
Das wäre toll.
That would be great.
toll
[toll]
great
Excellent or very good.
Das Buch ist toll.
The book is great.
danke
[danka]
thank you
A polite expression of gratitude.
Danke für das Essen.
Thank you for the meal.
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