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How to Say ‘I wanted to’ in German

Ich wollte mich

ikh VOL-tuh mikh

[ikh VOL-tuh mikh]

Phrase Breakdown

Ich

[ikh]

The first-person singular pronoun used when speaking about yourself.

Example

Ich wollte mich nach unserem Gespräch noch einmal melden.

I wanted to get in touch again after our conversation.

wollte

[VOL-tuh]

wanted

Past tense of 'wollen,' often used politely to soften a statement or intention.

Example

Ich wollte mich kurz bei Ihnen melden.

I wanted to get in touch with you briefly.

mich

[mikh]

myself

A reflexive pronoun used with certain verbs like 'sich bedanken.'

Example

Ich wollte mich für Ihre Zeit bedanken.

I wanted to thank you for your time.

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