How do you say "I would like to..." in German?

"I would like to..." in German is "Ich möchte...". This phrase is commonly used in Germany.

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

Q: What does "Ich möchte..." mean in English?

"Ich möchte..." means "I would like to..." in English. Usage tip: [möchte] is softer and more polite than a plain [will]. You can reuse it with many office requests: [Ich möchte einen Termin] or [Ich möchte eine Frage stellen].

Ich möchte...

ikh MERKH-tuh

[ikh MERKH-tuh]

💬 Usage Tip: [möchte] is softer and more polite than a plain [will]. You can reuse it with many office requests: [Ich möchte einen Termin] or [Ich möchte eine Frage stellen].

Phrase Breakdown

Ich

[ikh]

First-person singular pronoun meaning I.

Example

Ich möchte einen Kaffee.

I would like a coffee.

möchte

[MERKH-tuh]

would like

Polite form meaning would like or would want.

Example

Ich möchte einen Termin vereinbaren.

I would like to make an appointment.

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