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)
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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 | |
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Do you mind if I join you? | 僕も参加していい? |
Anyway, would you like me to bring you the wine list? | とにかく、ワインのリストを持ってこようか? |
Would you like some thighs or drumsticks, then? | じゃあモモ肉やドラム肉がいいかしら? |
Shall we smoke outside? | 外で煙草を吸わないか? |
Would you like me to bring you anything? | なにか持ってこようか? |
Would you like to get some cashback? | 現金お引き出しをご希望ですか? |
Would you like a whole chicken, or do you want pieces? | チキンは丸ごとが欲しい、それともピースが欲しい? |
Anyway, would you like to go out for breakfast? | ところで、朝ご飯を食べに行かないかい? |
Why don't you use your own phone? | あなたも自分の携帯を使ったら? |
Diego, we were just about to order some drinks, would you like something? | ディエゴ、何か飲み物を頼むところなの、なにか欲しい? |
Shall we move your desk back near the window? | デスクを窓の近くに戻しましょう? |
Or would you like to share half each? | それとも半分にしてシェアしたいかしら? |
Where would you like to sit, Cate? | ケイトはどちらに座りたい? |
It's getting late, shall we leave soon? | もう遅くなってきてるし、私たちそろそろ行きましょうか? |
Shall we get the grated one? | 粉チーズを取りましょうか? |
What would you like me to cook for you? | どんな料理を僕に作って欲しい? |
Would you like anything? | なにか欲しい? |
Would you like some pills for your headache? | 頭痛用の薬飲みたい? |
That's not bad, shall we start checking some houses, then? | 悪くないわね。それじゃあお家を探してみましょうか? |
I believe I can! Why don't you try helping me a bit? | きっとあるわよ! ちょっとだけ手伝ってくれない? |