How to Say ‘I would like to order.’ in German
Ich möchte bestellen.
ikh MURKH-tuh buh-SHTELL-en
[ikh MURKH-tuh buh-SHTELL-en]
Phrase Breakdown
Ich
[ikh]
I
First-person singular subject pronoun.
Wenn du bereit bist, sagst du: Ich möchte bestellen.
When you are ready, you say: I would like to order.
möchte
[MURKH-tuh]
would like
Polite first-person singular form used for requests.
Zum Kellner sagt man: Ich möchte bestellen.
You say to the waiter: I would like to order.
bestellen
[buh-SHTELL-en]
to order
Infinitive meaning to place an order for food or drinks.
Nach ein paar Minuten kannst du sagen: Ich möchte bestellen.
After a few minutes you can say: I would like to order.
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