How to Say ‘What would you like to drink?’ in German
Was möchtest du trinken?
vahs MURKH-test doo TRINK-en
[vahs MURKH-test doo TRINK-en]
💬 Usage Tip: With [möchten], the second verb goes to the end: [Was möchtest du trinken?], literally "What would you like to drink?" You can swap in other verbs too: [Was möchtest du essen?]
Phrase Breakdown
Was
[vahs]
what
Used to ask for information or a choice.
Was möchtest du trinken?
What would you like to drink?
möchtest
[MURKH-test]
would like
From 'möchten'; a polite way to ask what someone wants.
Was möchtest du trinken?
What would you like to drink?
du
[doo]
you
Informal singular 'you,' used in casual conversation.
Was möchtest du trinken?
What would you like to drink?
trinken
[TRINK-en]
to drink
The infinitive verb meaning to drink beverages.
Was möchtest du trinken?
What would you like to drink?
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