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How to Say ‘I would like a quote.’ in German

Ich möchte ein Angebot.

ikh MURKHT-uh ine AN-geh-boht

[ikh MURKHT-uh ine AN-geh-boht]

🇩🇪 In Germany: Germans routinely collect several written Angebote before choosing a tradesperson. Asking for one commits you to nothing.

Phrase Breakdown

Ich möchte

ikh MURKHT-uh

I would like

This is a polite way to ask for something. For the 'ö', round your lips and say 'e'.

Example

Ich möchte einen Kaffee.

I would like a coffee.

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.

ein Angebot.

ine AN-geh-boht

a quote / an offer.

'Angebot' is a neuter noun, so the article is 'ein'. Stress AN-ge-bot.

Example

Können Sie mir ein Angebot machen?

Can you give me a quote?

Words in this phrase

ein

[ine]

The indefinite article 'ein'.

Example

Ich brauche ein Auto.

I need a car.

Angebot

[AN-geh-boht]

offer, quote

Neuter noun for a price proposal from a company.

Example

Das Angebot ist gut.

The offer is good.

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