How do you say "I want to go to..." in German?

"I want to go to..." in German is "Ich möchte nach... gehen". This phrase is commonly used in Germany.

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How to Say ‘I want to go to...’ in German

Q: What does "Ich möchte nach... gehen" mean in English?

"Ich möchte nach... gehen" means "I want to go to..." in English. Usage tip: Substitute the 'nach' with 'zum' or 'zur' when referring specifically to a location like a building.

Ich möchte nach... gehen

💬 Usage Tip: Substitute the 'nach' with 'zum' or 'zur' when referring specifically to a location like a building.

🇩🇪 In Germany: Germans appreciate politeness, so starting with 'Ich möchte' softens the request.

Phrase Breakdown

Ich

Subject pronoun referring to oneself.

Example

Ich bin müde.

I am tired.

möchte

want to

Expressing a desire or wish for something.

Example

Ich möchte essen.

I want to eat.

nach

Indicates direction towards a place.

Example

Ich gehe nach Hause.

I am going home.

... gehen

... go

Referring to the action of going or traveling to a specific place.

Example

Ich möchte ins Kino gehen.

I want to go to the cinema.

Word-by-Word Breakdown

Ich

[ikh]

Refers to the speaker themselves.

Example

Ich bin müde.

I am tired.

möchte

[MURK-tuh]

would like

Used to express a desire or preference.

Example

Ich möchte essen.

I would like to eat.

nach

[nahkh]

Used to express direction or destination.

Example

Ich gehe nach Hause.

I am going home.

gehen

[GAYH-hen]

To move to a place.

Example

Ich gehe jetzt.

I am going now.

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