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 | |
|---|---|
| Or would you like to share half each? | Oder möchtest du dir jeweils die Hälfte teilen? |
| 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? |
| Would you like to get some cashback? | Würden Sie gerne Bargeld abheben? |
| Shall we move your desk back near the window? | Sollen wir deinen Tisch zurück in die Nähe des Fensters schieben? |
| 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? |
| What would you like me to cook for you? | Was soll ich für dich kochen? |
| Would you like to sit by the window? | Möchtest du am Fenster sitzen? |
| Shall we use the self-checkout? | Sollen wir die Selbstbedienungskasse benutzen? |
| That's not bad, shall we start checking some houses, then? | Das ist nicht schlecht. Sollen wir dann anfangen uns ein paar Häuser anzusehen? |
| Would you like anything? | Möchtet ihr etwas? |
| Would you like me to order you two something else? | Soll ich euch zwei etwas anderes bestellen? |
| Alright, shall we book the table for eight thirty, then? | Okay, sollen wir dann den Tisch für achtuhrdreißig reservieren? |
| Anyway, would you like to go out for breakfast? | Wie auch immer, möchtest du frühstücken gehen? |
| Which one would you like? | Welchen möchtest du? |
| Why don't you use your own phone? | Warum verwendest du nicht dein Handy? |
| Okay, shall we meet at the station at five? | Okay, sollen wir uns um fünf an der Haltestelle treffen? |
| Do you mind if I join you? | Macht es dir was aus, wenn ich mich zu euch setze? |
| It's getting late, shall we leave soon? | Es wird spät. Sollten wir nicht bald losgehen? |
| Yes sir, what would you like to order? | Ja, der Herr. Was würden Sie gerne bestellen? |
