







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 | |
|---|---|
| Erm, I was going to ask if you would like to come to Brighton with me tomorrow. | Hm, ich wollte dich fragen, ob du morgen nicht mit mir nach Brighton kommen willst. |
| Shall we smoke outside? | Sollen wir draußen rauchen gehen? |
| Don't you think a 50% rise is too much!? | Denkst du nicht, dass eine Erhöhung um 50% zu viel ist? |
| 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? |
| Come on dear, what would you like to drink? | Komm schon Schatz, was möchtest du trinken? |
| Yes sir, what would you like to order? | Ja, der Herr. Was würden Sie gerne bestellen? |
| Shall we check the deli section while we are here? | Sollen wir im Feinkostbereich nachsehen? |
| Where would you like to sit, Cate? | Wo möchtest du sitzen, Cate? |
| I believe I can! Why don't you try helping me a bit? | Ich denke es ist möglich! Warum hilfst du mir nicht ein bisschen? |
| Do you mind if I join you? | Macht es dir was aus, wenn ich mich zu euch setze? |
| Okay, shall we go to Tesco, then? | Okay, sollen wir dann zu Tesco gehen? |
| What would you like me to cook for you? | Was soll ich für dich kochen? |
| Would you like me to moonwalk as well? | Soll ich auch einen "Moonwalk" machen? |
| Which one would you like? | Welchen möchtest du? |
| We have an apron, why don't you wear it? | Wir haben eine Schürze. Warum trägst du sie nicht? |
| Shall we leave, then? | Sollen wir losgehen? |
| Would you like me to get us some coffee and muffins? | Soll ich uns einen Kaffee und Muffins holen? |
| Would you like anything? | Möchtet ihr etwas? |
| Or would you like to share half each? | Oder möchtest du dir jeweils die Hälfte teilen? |
| Would you like a whole chicken, or do you want pieces? | Möchtest du ein ganzes Huhn oder nur Stücke? |