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How to Say ‘What would you like to drink?’ in German

Was möchtest du trinken?

vas MURKH-test doo TRING-ken

[vas MURKH-test doo TRING-ken]

💬 Usage Tip: With möchten, the second verb goes to the end: Was möchtest du essen? "What would you like to eat?"

Phrase Breakdown

Was möchtest du

vas MURKH-test doo

What would you like

'Möchtest' is a polite form meaning 'would like'. Round your lips for the 'ö'. The 'ch' is soft.

Example

Was möchtest du essen?

What would you like to eat?

Words in this phrase

Was

[vas]

what

Question word asking about a thing.

Example

Was machst du?

What are you doing?

möchtest

[MURKH-test]

would you like

The 'du' form of 'möchten', a polite way to say what someone wants.

Example

Möchtest du mitkommen?

Would you like to come along?

[doo]

you

The pronoun 'du' in nominative form.

Example

Du bist schön.

You are beautiful.

trinken?

TRING-ken

to drink?

The infinitive 'trinken' goes to the end of the sentence. Roll or gargle the 'r' lightly.

Example

Ich möchte Wasser trinken.

I'd like to drink water.

Words in this phrase

trinken

[TRING-ken]

to drink

The basic form of the verb 'to drink'.

Example

Ich will Kaffee trinken.

I want to drink coffee.

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