How to Say ‘I would like to reschedule the appointment.’ in German
Ich möchte den Termin verschieben.
ikh MERKH-tuh dayn tehr-MEEN fer-SHEE-ben
[ikh MERKH-tuh dayn tehr-MEEN fer-SHEE-ben]
💬 Usage Tip: A polite full sentence for the main purpose of your call. Very practical.
🇩🇪 In Germany: This is exactly the kind of straightforward phrasing reception staff expect and appreciate.
Phrase Breakdown
Ich möchte
ikh MERKH-tuh
I would like
Polite way to express a desire or request.
Ich möchte Wasser.
I would like water.
Words in this phrase
Ich
[ikh]
I
Used when politely speaking for yourself.
Ich möchte den Termin verschieben, bitte.
I would like to reschedule the appointment, please.
möchte
[MERKH-tuh]
would like
Polite phrase for making a request.
Ich möchte den Termin verschieben, weil ich krank bin.
I would like to reschedule the appointment because I am sick.
Den Termin verschieben
dayn tehr-MEEN fer-SHEE-ben
to reschedule the appointment
Means to move the appointment to another time.
Kann ich den Termin verschieben?
Can I reschedule the appointment?
Words in this phrase
den
[dayn]
the
Masculine accusative article before 'Termin.'
Ich möchte den Termin auf nächste Woche legen.
I would like to move the appointment to next week.
Termin
[tehr-MEEN]
appointment
The booked time with the doctor.
Ich möchte den Termin absagen oder ändern.
I would like to cancel or change the appointment.
verschieben
[fer-SHEE-ben]
reschedule
To move the appointment to a different date or time.
Ich möchte den Termin verschieben auf Montag.
I would like to reschedule the appointment to Monday.
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