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How to Say ‘I want garlic sauce too’ in Japanese

私もガーリックソースが欲しいです

わたしもガーリックソースがほしいです

💬 Usage Tip: This sentence combines the elements of subject [私も], object [ガーリックソース] with the subject marker [が], and the desire [欲しいです].

🇯🇵 In Japan: In Japan, clearly expressing any wants or preferences with correct language and politeness is important, even in casual settings like ordering food.

Phrase Breakdown

私も

ガーリックソース

欲しいです

Word-by-Word Breakdown

わたくし

[watakushi]

I

The speaker refers to themselves.

Example

私は毎朝コーヒーを飲みます。

I drink coffee every morning.

[mo]

also

Indicates inclusion or addition.

Example

私もそこに行きたいです。

I also want to go there.

ガーリックガーリック

[gaarikku]

garlic

A pungent bulb commonly used as seasoning.

Example

ガーリックピザが大好きです。

I love garlic pizza.

ソースソース

[soosu]

sauce

A liquid or semiliquid substance served with food.

Example

このソースは美味しいです。

This sauce is delicious.

[ga]

subject marker

Indicates the subject of a sentence.

Example

猫が好きです。

I like cats.

欲しいほしい

[hoshii]

want

To desire or wish for something.

Example

新しい服が欲しいです。

I want new clothes.

ですです

[desu]

to be

A polite sentence ending used for statements.

Example

彼は先生です。

He is a teacher.

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