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...?
Examples sentences :
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 walk you home? | Soll ich dich nach Hause begleiten? |
| It must be a sign, why don't you... | Das muss ein Zeichen sein, warum kommst du nicht... |
| Before we start, would you like me to play some music? | Soll ich etwas Musik anmachen, bevor wir anfangen? |
| Okay, shall we meet at the station at five? | Okay, sollen wir uns um fünf an der Haltestelle treffen? |
| Yes sir, what would you like to order? | Ja, der Herr. Was würden Sie gerne bestellen? |
| Which one would you like? | Welchen möchtest du? |
| Would you like to sit by the window? | Möchtest du am Fenster sitzen? |
| Shall we call them to make appointments for Saturday? | Sollen wir sie anrufen und Termine für Samstag ausmachen? |
| Come on dear, what would you like to drink? | Komm schon Schatz, was möchtest du trinken? |
| What are you worried about? Why don't we just do it? | Worüber machst du dir Sorgen? Warum machen wir es nicht einfach? |
| Anyway, would you like me to bring you the wine list? | Jedenfalls, willst du, dass ich dir die Weinkarte bringe? |
| Shall we try a trick, then? | Sollen wir dann einen Trick probieren? |
| Yes, thank you, we would like to order half a duck with pancakes. | Ja, dankeschön. Wir würden gerne eine halbe Ente mit Pfannkuchen bestellen. |
| There are 3 types of parmesan, which one would you like me to get? | Es gibt 3 Arten von Parmesan. Welchen soll ich für uns kaufen? |
| Shall we leave, then? | Sollen wir losgehen? |
| Would you like some salad, Cate? | Möchtest du etwas Salat, Cate? |
| Shall we get a bottle of chardonnay? | Holen wir uns eine Flasche Chardonnay? |
| Would you like to get some cashback? | Würden Sie gerne Bargeld abheben? |
| Shall we check the deli section while we are here? | Sollen wir im Feinkostbereich nachsehen? |
| Or shall I prepare something for you? | Oder soll ich dir etwas kochen? |
