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How to Say ‘I'd like an appointment with Mr. Becker.’ in German

Ich möchte gern einen Termin mit Herrn Becker.

ikh MURKHT-uh gairn EYE-nen ter-MEEN mit hern BEK-er

[ikh MURKHT-uh gairn EYE-nen ter-MEEN mit hern BEK-er]

🇩🇪 In Germany: Asking for the person by Herr or Frau plus surname is standard when you call an office. First names are only for people you already know well.

Phrase Breakdown

Ich möchte gern

ikh MURKHT-uh gairn

I would like

The polite opener. Round your lips for the 'ö'.

Example

Ich möchte gern bestellen.

I would like to order.

Words in this phrase

Ich

[ikh]

The pronoun 'ich' in nominative form.

Example

Ich bin da.

I am here.

möchte

[MURKHT-uh]

would like

Polite way to express a wish or intention; from the verb 'mögen'.

Example

Ich möchte mehr über Ihr Unternehmen erfahren.

I would like to learn more about your company.

gern

[gairn]

gladly / with pleasure

A polite word used to show willingness or friendliness.

Example

Auf Fragen zur Kultur antworte ich gern.

I gladly answer questions about the culture.

einen Termin

EYE-nen ter-MEEN

an appointment

'Termin' is stressed on the second syllable: ter-MEEN.

Example

Ich habe einen Termin.

I have an appointment.

Words in this phrase

einen

[EYE-nen]

Indefinite article before a masculine accusative noun.

Example

Ich plane einen kurzen Austausch nächste Woche.

I am planning a short exchange next week.

Termin

[ter-MEEN]

appointment

A fixed meeting time, very important at German offices.

Example

Ich habe morgen einen Termin.

I have an appointment tomorrow.

mit Herrn Becker.

mit hern BEK-er

with Mr. Becker

Use 'Herrn' after 'mit'. Let your voice fall at the end of the statement.

Example

Der Termin ist mit Herrn Becker.

The appointment is with Mr. Becker.

Words in this phrase

mit

[mit]

with

Preposition taking the dative; shows accompaniment.

Example

Ich nehme Tee mit Zucker.

I take tea with sugar.

Herrn

[hern]

Mr. (form of Herr)

Form of 'Herr' used after prepositions like 'mit' or as an object; polite title for a man.

Example

Ich spreche mit Herrn Müller.

I am speaking with Mr. Müller.

Becker

[BEK-er]

Becker (surname)

A common German family name; originally meaning 'baker'.

Example

Frau Becker ist Erzieherin.

Mrs. Becker is a nursery teacher.

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