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How to Say ‘I would like to reserve a table.’ in German

Ich möchte einen Tisch reservieren.

💬 Usage Tip: Combining 'Ich möchte' with an infinitive verb.

🇩🇪 In Germany: Consider making reservations early, especially for popular spots.

Phrase Breakdown

Ich möchte

Einen Tisch reservieren.

Word-by-Word Breakdown

Ich

[ihKH]

I

Refers to oneself as the speaker.

Example

Ich hoffe, dass er kommt.

I hope that he comes.

möchte

[MERkH-te]

would like

Expresses a desire or wish.

Example

Ich möchte ein Buch kaufen.

I would like to buy a book.

einen

[AY-nen]

a

Indefinite article used before a masculine noun.

Example

Ich brauche einen Stift.

I need a pen.

Tisch

[tish]

Table

A piece of furniture with a flat top and one or more legs.

Example

Der Tisch ist groß.

The table is large.

reservieren

[reh-ZAIR-vee-ren]

reserve

To set aside or book in advance.

Example

Ich möchte einen Tisch reservieren.

I would like to reserve a table.

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