How to Say ‘I'd like to order a coffee.’ in German
Ich möchte einen Kaffee bestellen.
ikh MERKH-tuh EYE-nen ka-FEH buh-SHTEL-len
[ikh MERKH-tuh EYE-nen ka-FEH buh-SHTEL-len]
Phrase Breakdown
Ich möchte
ikh MERKH-tuh
I would like
Polite way to express a wish or request.
Ich möchte Wasser.
I would like water.
Words in this phrase
Ich
[ikh]
I
First-person singular pronoun for talking about yourself.
Ich möchte einen Kaffee bestellen.
I would like to order a coffee.
möchte
[MERKH-tuh]
would like
Polite helping verb form for expressing a wish or request.
Ich möchte einen Kaffee bestellen.
I would like to order a coffee.
Einen Kaffee
EYE-nen ka-FEH
a coffee
The object of the request; “einen” shows masculine accusative here.
Einen Tee, bitte.
A tea, please.
Words in this phrase
einen
[EYE-nen]
a
Masculine accusative article used before 'Kaffee.'
Ich möchte einen Kaffee bestellen.
I would like to order a coffee.
Kaffee
[ka-FEH]
coffee
A drink commonly ordered in cafés.
Ich möchte einen Kaffee bestellen.
I would like to order a coffee.
bestellen
[buh-SHTEL-len]
to order
Verb meaning to place an order for food or drinks.
Ich möchte einen Kaffee bestellen.
I would like to order a coffee.
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