How to Say ‘I want this’ in German
Ich möchte das
💬 Usage Tip: Literally means 'I would like that'. More polite than 'I want'.
🇩🇪 In Germany: Pointing and saying 'Ich möchte das' is a simple way to order when unsure of pronunciation.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Ich
[eech]
I
Used by a speaker to refer to themselves.
Ich möchte das bestellen.
I would like to order that.
möchte
[MUR-kh-tuh]
would like
A polite way of expressing a want or desire.
Ich möchte das bitte.
I would like that please.
das
[dahs]
that
A pronoun used to refer to a specific thing.
Ich möchte das probieren.
I would like to try that.
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