How to Say ‘I would like to reserve a table.’ in German
Ich möchte einen Tisch reservieren.
Phrase Breakdown
Ich möchte
Einen Tisch
Reservieren
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Ich
[ikh]
I
This is the first person singular pronoun in German, equivalent to 'I' in English.
Ich gehe jetzt.
I am going now.
möchte
[MERKH-te]
would like
This is used to express a desire or wish in a polite manner.
Ich möchte ein Buch lesen.
I would like to read a book.
einen
[AY-nen]
a
The accusative form of 'ein' used for masculine nouns in German.
Ich habe einen Freund.
I have a friend.
Tisch
[TISH]
Table
This refers to a piece of furniture with a flat top supported by legs.
Der Tisch ist voll.
The table is full.
reservieren
[rey-zair-vee-REHN]
Reserve
To arrange for a place to be held for one to use at a later time.
Kann ich einen Tisch reservieren?
Can I reserve a table?
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