How to Say ‘I want to go to...’ in German
Ich möchte nach... gehen
ikh MURK-tuh nahkh GAYH-hen
[ikh MURK-tuh nahkh GAYH-hen]
💬 Usage Tip: Substitute the 'nach' with 'zum' or 'zur' when referring specifically to a location like a building.
🇩🇪 In Germany: Germans appreciate politeness, so starting with 'Ich möchte' softens the request.
Phrase Breakdown
Ich
[ikh]
I
Refers to the speaker themselves.
Ich bin müde.
I am tired.
möchte
[MURK-tuh]
would like
Used to express a desire or preference.
Ich möchte essen.
I would like to eat.
nach
[nahkh]
to
Used to express direction or destination.
Ich gehe nach Hause.
I am going home.
... gehen
GAYH-hen
... go
Referring to the action of going or traveling to a specific place.
Ich möchte ins Kino gehen.
I want to go to the cinema.
Words in this phrase
gehen
[GAYH-hen]
go
To move to a place.
Ich gehe jetzt.
I am going now.
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