How to Say ‘I would like a quote.’ in German
Ich möchte ein Angebot.
ikh MERKH-tuh ine AHN-guh-boht
[ikh MERKH-tuh ine AHN-guh-boht]
💬 Usage Tip: Simple and polite. You can also say: "Ich hätte gern ein Angebot" for a slightly warmer tone.
🇩🇪 In Germany: Requesting a written quote is common in Germany, especially for installation work. It helps avoid surprises later.
Phrase Breakdown
Ich möchte
ikh MERKH-tuh
I would like
Used to express a polite desire or request.
Ich möchte einen Kaffee.
I would like a coffee.
Words in this phrase
Ich
[ikh]
I
First-person singular pronoun used when speaking about yourself.
Ich möchte ein Angebot für mein Haus.
I would like a quote for my house.
möchte
[MERKH-tuh]
would like
Polite expression for stating a wish or request.
Ich möchte ein Angebot für eine neue Anlage.
I would like a quote for a new unit.
Ein Angebot
ine AHN-guh-boht
an offer / a quote
In business contexts, this often means a price quote or proposal.
Können Sie mir ein Angebot schicken?
Can you send me an offer/quote?
Words in this phrase
ein
[ine]
a
Indefinite article used here before the neuter noun 'Angebot.'
Ich möchte ein Angebot bis morgen.
I would like a quote by tomorrow.
Angebot
[AHN-guh-boht]
offer; quote
In service situations, this usually means a price estimate or quotation.
Ich möchte ein Angebot für die Installation erhalten.
I would like to receive a quote for the installation.
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