Hätte
Would like
Language note: Comes from the verb 'haben'.
Context: They indicate they have a preference for something on the menu.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Hätte
[HET-uh]
Would have
Used to indicate a desire or request in a polite manner.
Ich hätte gerne einen Kaffee.
I would like to have a coffee.
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