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How to Say "I would prefer" in German

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German Translation

Ich würde bevorzugen

ikh VWER-deh beh-FOR-tsoo-gen

Grammar Note

"Ich würde lieber..." is a more common way to express preference.

Example Sentences

1

Ich würde bevorzugen, mit dem Zug zu fahren.

I would prefer to travel by train.

2

Ich würde lieber zu Hause bleiben.

I would prefer to stay at home.

Related Phrases

I want
Ich möchte
ikh MERKH-teh
I would like
Ich hätte gern
ikh HET-teh gehrn

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