How to Say ‘I would like this.’ in German
Ich möchte das.
ikh MURKHT-uh dahs
[ikh MURKHT-uh dahs]
💬 Usage Tip: Ich möchte works before any item: Ich möchte einen Kaffee, Ich möchte zwei Brötchen "two rolls". It's the polite go-to for ordering.
Phrase Breakdown
Ich
[ikh]
I
The pronoun 'ich' in nominative form.
Ich bin da.
I am here.
möchte
[MURKHT-uh]
would like
Polite way to express a wish or intention; from the verb 'mögen'.
Ich möchte mehr über Ihr Unternehmen erfahren.
I would like to learn more about your company.
das
[dahs]
that
Used to indicate something known or assumed.
Wir wissen, dass er kommt.
We know that he's coming.
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