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How to Say "I want" in German

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German Translation

Ich möchte

ikh MERKH-teh

Grammar Note

"Ich möchte" is more polite than "Ich will" (I want).

Example Sentences

1

Ich möchte einen Kaffee.

I want a coffee.

2

Ich möchte nach Berlin fahren.

I want to go to Berlin.

Related Phrases

I would like
Ich hätte gern
ikh HET-teh gehrn
I need
Ich brauche
ikh BROW-kheh
Can I have?
Kann ich haben?
kahn ikh HAH-ben

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