Deutsche
In English we use phrases to ask for something we want politely.
I'd like... = I would like... / Can I have...? / Could I have...?
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We use Would you like...? for offers (when we want to give something or help someone)
Examples sentences :
Notes for use of polite request / offer / suggestions :
'Would you like' has the same meaning as 'Do you want' but is a more polite way of offering something!
In English we use the question phrase 'Why don't you / we...?' to make a polite suggestion.
| Polite request / offer / suggestion example sentences | |
|---|---|
| Would you like me to get us some coffee and muffins? | Soll ich uns einen Kaffee und Muffins holen? |
| Alright, shall we book the table for eight thirty, then? | Okay, sollen wir dann den Tisch für achtuhrdreißig reservieren? |
| While we are here, shall we get the drinks, too? | Sollen wir uns hier auch gleich was zu trinken kaufen? |
| What are you worried about? Why don't we just do it? | Worüber machst du dir Sorgen? Warum machen wir es nicht einfach? |
| Yes, thank you, we would like to order half a duck with pancakes. | Ja, dankeschön. Wir würden gerne eine halbe Ente mit Pfannkuchen bestellen. |
| Would you like to sit by the window? | Möchtest du am Fenster sitzen? |
| Shall we get the grated one? | Sollen wir den geriebenen kaufen? |
| Would you like to get some cashback? | Würden Sie gerne Bargeld abheben? |
| What would you like me to cook for you? | Was soll ich für dich kochen? |
| Would you like some thighs or drumsticks, then? | Möchtest du stattdessen Hähnchenschenkel oder Schlegel? |
| We have an apron, why don't you wear it? | Wir haben eine Schürze. Warum trägst du sie nicht? |
| Would you like anything? | Möchtet ihr etwas? |
| Would you like some salad, Cate? | Möchtest du etwas Salat, Cate? |
| Why don't you use your own phone? | Warum verwendest du nicht dein Handy? |
| Would you like a whole chicken, or do you want pieces? | Möchtest du ein ganzes Huhn oder nur Stücke? |
| Anyway, would you like me to bring you the wine list? | Jedenfalls, willst du, dass ich dir die Weinkarte bringe? |
| Cate, why don't we ask Rocco to get us some wine? | Cate, warum bitten wir nicht Rocco uns etwas Wein zu bringen. |
| Anyway, would you like to go out for breakfast? | Wie auch immer, möchtest du frühstücken gehen? |
| Where would you like to sit, Cate? | Wo möchtest du sitzen, Cate? |
| Would you like me to walk you home? | Soll ich dich nach Hause begleiten? |
