B1 Gerunds & Infinitives 17 min read Leicht

Höfliche Bitten: 'Would Like' + Infinitiv

Benutz 'would like' + Infinitiv für höfliche Bitten und Wünsche. So klingt dein Englisch viel natürlicher und respektvoller. Denk an polite requests und smoother English!

Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds

Use 'would like + to + verb' to express desires or make requests more politely than using the word 'want'.

  • Always use 'to' before the second verb: 'I would like to go' (not 'I would like go').
  • Use the contraction ''d' in spoken English: 'I'd like to order' sounds more natural.
  • In questions, swap the subject and 'would': 'Would you like to join us?'
👤 + 💭 (would like) + 🔗 (to) + 🏃 (verb)

Overview

Bist du schon mal in ein schickes Café gegangen und hast dem Barista in die Augen geschaut, nur um festzustellen, dass I want (Ich will) ein bisschen so klingt, als würde ein Kleinkind nach einem Spielzeug verlangen? Das haben wir alle schon erlebt. Du bist nicht gemein, aber im Englischen ist der Abstand zwischen direkt und unhöflich manchmal dünner als ein Smartphone-Bildschirm.
Hier rettet dich would like. Es ist der Höflichkeitsmantel, den du um deine Wünsche legst, damit sie kultiviert und respektvoll klingen. Egal, ob du einen Burger über eine Liefer-App bestellst, einen Kollegen um ein Zoom-Meeting bittest oder deinen Followern auf Instagram erzählst, was du diesen Sommer vorhast – dieses Muster ist dein bester Freund.
Es verwandelt eine stumpfe Forderung in eine sanfte, gesellschaftlich akzeptierte Bitte. Stell es dir vor wie den Unterschied zwischen dem Eintreten einer Tür und dem sanften Anklopfen mit einem Lächeln.

How This Grammar Works

Im Kern ist would like, gefolgt von einem infinitive (die to + Verb-Form), eine Konditionalstruktur, die verwendet wird, um einen Wunsch oder ein spezifisches Verlangen in der Gegenwart oder Zukunft auszudrücken. Während das Wort want grammatikalisch völlig korrekt ist, hat es oft einen schweren, fordernden Unterton. Stell dir vor, du schreibst einem Freund eine Nachricht wegen eines Wochenendausflugs.
Wenn du sagst I want to go to the beach (Ich will an den Strand gehen), klingt das wie eine endgültige Entscheidung, die du ohne ihn getroffen hast. Aber wenn du sagst I would like to go to the beach (Ich möchte an den Strand gehen), öffnet das einen Raum, in dem er zustimmen oder widersprechen kann. Es mildert den Schlag deines Egos ab.
Die Magie geschieht, weil would ein Modalverb ist, das eine Ebene der Potenzialität oder Möglichkeit hinzufügt. Es deutet an, dass du einen Wunsch hast, aber höflich genug bist zu erkennen, dass sich die Welt nicht nur um dich dreht – selbst wenn du diesen Eiskaffee jetzt wirklich, wirklich brauchst. Es funktioniert genau wie ein sozialer Filter für dein Gehirn.

Formation Pattern

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Dieses Muster zu erstellen ist einfacher, als einen neuen TikTok-Algorithmus zu durchschauen. Du brauchst nur drei Hauptteile:
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Das Subjekt: Das kann I, you, he, she, it, we oder they sein. Das Beste daran? would like ändert nie seine Form! Kein zusätzliches -s für he oder she.
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Die Phrase: Verwende immer would like. Im gesprochenen Englisch und beim lockeren Texten ziehen wir das fast immer zu 'd like zusammen. Also wird aus I would like ein I'd like und aus she would like ein she'd like.
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Der Infinitiv: Das ist das to, gefolgt vom Basisverb. to travel, to eat, to sleep.
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Schauen wir uns die Variationen an:
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Bejahend: I would like to order the vegan pizza. (Oder: I'd like to order...)
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Verneinend: Füge not nach would hinzu. I would not like to stay out late tonight. (Zusammengezogen: I wouldn't like to...)
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Frage: Vertausche Subjekt und would. Would you like to join our Discord server?
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Es ist eine starre, aber zuverlässige Struktur. Du musst dir hier keine Sorgen um komplexe Konjugationen machen. Behalte das to einfach wie einen treuen Schatten an deinem Verb. Wenn du das to vergisst, fällt der Satz auseinander wie ein billiger Regenschirm im Sturm.

When To Use It

Du wirst would like + infinitive in fast jeder sozialen Interaktion verwenden, bei der es um eine Wahl oder ein Ziel geht.
  • Bestellen über Apps oder persönlich: Wenn du Anweisungen für deinen Uber Eats-Fahrer tippst, klingt I'd like to have the sauce on the side viel professioneller als ein geschrienes I want sauce on the side.
  • Professionelle Anfragen stellen: In einer LinkedIn-Nachricht oder einer E-Mail an einen Professor könntest du schreiben: I would like to schedule a quick call. Das zeigt, dass du ihre Zeit respektierst.
  • Ambitionen ausdrücken: Wenn du ein Reise-Vlogger bist, der ein Bucket List-Video dreht, könntest du sagen: I'd like to visit Tokyo by 2027. Das klingt eher nach einem Traum und weniger nach einer Einkaufsliste.
  • Anderen etwas anbieten: Das ist in sozialen Situationen extrem wichtig. Would you like to see my vacation photos? ist die höfliche Art zu fragen, bevor du jemanden mit 500 Bildern eines Sonnenuntergangs langweilst.
  • Einladungen ablehnen: Es ist der perfekte Weg, Nein zu sagen, ohne ein Mistkerl zu sein. I'd like to come, but I have to finish my Netflix marathon. (Ich würde gerne kommen, aber ich muss meinen Netflix-Marathon beenden).

Common Mistakes

Die häufigste Falle, in die du tappst, ist das Loch des fehlenden To. Viele Leute sagen I would like go home. Autsch. Das klingt wie ein Roboter mit schwacher Batterie. Du musst das to einfügen. Ein weiterer klassischer Fehler ist die Verwechslung von would like mit dem einfachen Präsens like. Wenn du sagst I like to swim, sprichst du über dein Hobby im Allgemeinen. Wenn du sagst I would like to swim, sagst du, dass du in genau diesem Moment ins Wasser springen willst. Sag deinem Chef nicht I like to have a raise (allgemeines Hobby, Geld zu bekommen?), wenn du meinst I would like to have a raise (bitte gib mir jetzt mehr Geld). Achte schließlich auf die ing-Falle. Während I like swimming toll ist, ist I would like swimming normalerweise ein Fehler für diese spezifische B1-Regel. Bleib bei to + Verb, um auf der sicheren Seite zu sein.

Contrast With Similar Patterns

Machen wir einen kurzen Vergleich, um zu sehen, wo would like im Wunsch-Spektrum steht.

I want to eat: Sehr direkt, viel Energie, kann in Geschäften oder gegenüber Fremden unhöflich klingen. Benutze dies bei deinen Geschwistern oder besten Freunden, wenn du am Verhungern bist.
I like eating: Eine allgemeine Aussage über deine Persönlichkeit. Du magst Essen. Cool. Wir alle mögen das.
I would like to eat: Die höfliche Mitte. Perfekt für Restaurants, neue Bekannte und formelle Umgebungen.
I feel like eating: Sehr locker. Benutze das, wenn du unentschlossen bist und durch eine Food-App scrollst.

Stell dir want als Vorschlaghammer und would like als Samthandschuh vor. Beide erledigen den Job, einen Wunsch auszudrücken, aber der Samthandschuh hinterlässt einen viel besseren Eindruck bei der Person, mit der du sprichst. Wenn du want in einem Vorstellungsgespräch benutzt, wirkst du vielleicht aggressiv. Wenn du would like benutzt, wirkst du wie jemand, der wirklich weiß, wie man in einem Team arbeitet.

Quick FAQ

F: Kann ich would like für Dinge verwenden, die ich bereits habe?

Nicht wirklich. Es ist für Dinge, die in der Zukunft oder jetzt passieren sollen. Wenn du schon einen Kaffee hast, sagst du nicht I'd like to have a coffee. Du sagst I like my coffee.

F: Ist I'd like to dasselbe wie I'd love to?

Meistens ja! I'd love to ist einfach enthusiastischer. Benutze es, wenn du dich wirklich auf den Plan freust.

F: Funktioniert would like bei allen Subjekten?

Ja! Im Gegensatz zu vielen englischen Verben ist es eine Einheitsgröße. He'd like to, They'd like to, We'd like to.

F: Kann ich es in einer SMS verwenden?

Absolut. I'd like to... ist beim Pläne machen in Texten sehr verbreitet.

F: Warum heißt es 'infinitve' (Infinitiv)?

Weil es die grundlegende, unendliche Form des Verbs ist. Sie wurde noch nicht durch Zeit oder Person verändert.

Conjugating 'Would Like' + Infinitive

Subject Modal Verb Infinitive Particle Main Verb
I
would
like
to
order
You
would
like
to
order
He/She/It
would
like
to
order
We
would
like
to
order
They
would
like
to
order

Common Contractions

Full Form Contraction Pronunciation Tip
I would like
I'd like
Sounds like 'eyed'
You would like
You'd like
Sounds like 'yood'
He would like
He'd like
Sounds like 'heed'
She would like
She'd like
Sounds like 'sheed'
We would like
We'd like
Sounds like 'weed'
They would like
They'd like
Sounds like 'thade'

Meanings

A polite way to say 'want', used to express a desire, make an offer, or request something in a socially acceptable manner.

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Polite Request

Asking for something you want in a shop, restaurant, or professional setting.

“I'd like to see the manager, please.”

“We would like to order the appetizers now.”

2

Polite Offer

Asking someone if they want something or want to do something.

“Would you like to try a sample?”

“Would they like to sit by the window?”

3

Future Ambition

Expressing a dream or a plan that is not yet realized.

“I'd like to travel to Japan next year.”

“They would like to buy a house in the countryside.”

Reference Table

Reference table for Höfliche Bitten: 'Would Like' + Infinitiv
Funktion Struktur Beispiel Anmerkungen
Positive Aussage
Subject + 'would like' + to + Verb
I would like to learn.
Oft abgekürzt: 'I'd like'
Negative Aussage
Subject + 'would not like' + to + Verb
She would not like to wait.
Abgekürzt: 'She wouldn't like'
Frage (Angebot)
'Would' + Subject + 'like' + to + Verb?
Would you like to come?
Sehr häufig für Einladungen
Frage (Wunsch)
What + 'would' + Subject + 'like' + to + Verb?
What would he like to do?
Fragt nach der Vorliebe einer Person
Anfrage (Objekt)
Subject + 'would like' + Noun
I would like some water.
Hier kein 'to' + Verb!
Anfrage (Spezifische Handlung)
Subject + 'would like' + Object + to + Verb
I would like you to help.
Gibt an, wer die Handlung ausführt
Starker Wunsch
Subject + 'would love' + to + Verb
I would love to travel.
Enthusiastischer als 'would like'

Formalitätsspektrum

Formell
I would like to request a brief meeting at your earliest convenience.

I would like to request a brief meeting at your earliest convenience. (Professional/Social)

Neutral
I'd like to have a quick meeting with you soon.

I'd like to have a quick meeting with you soon. (Professional/Social)

Informell
Can we meet up for a bit?

Can we meet up for a bit? (Professional/Social)

Umgangssprache
Wanna link up?

Wanna link up? (Professional/Social)

Höfliche Bitten: 'Would Like' + Infinitiv

'Would Like' + Infinitiv

Kernanwendung

  • Anfragen I'd like to ask...
  • Wünsche She'd like to travel...
  • Angebote Would you like to join...?

Struktur

  • Subjekt + 'would like' + to + Verb I'd like to eat
  • Abkürzung 'd like You'd like to see
  • Negativ: wouldn't like We wouldn't like to wait
  • Frage: Would...like to? Would they like to know?

Wichtige Unterschiede

  • Vs. 'Want' More polite, less direct
  • Vs. 'Like' (Allgemein) Specific desire vs. general preference
  • Vs. 'Would Love' Stronger desire, more enthusiastic

Häufige Fehler

  • Fehlendes 'to' *I'd like go* -> I'd like to go
  • -ing Form *He'd like watching* -> He'd like to watch
  • Gewohnheitsmäßige Handlungen *She would like swimming* -> She likes swimming

Want vs. Would Like: Höflichkeitsskala

Want (Direkt/Informell)
I want coffee. Kann unverblümt klingen.
Do you want to go? Okay mit engen Freunden.
I want that job. Kann durchsetzungsfähig sein.
Would Like (Höflich/Formell)
I'd like some coffee, please. Standard höfliche Anfrage.
Would you like to go? Höfliche Einladung oder Angebot.
I'd like to apply for that job. Professionell, respektvoll.
Would Love (Enthusiastisch)
I'd love a piece of cake! Drückt starken Wunsch aus.
I'd love to visit soon! Sehr interessiert und begeistert.
I'd love to work there. Starke berufliche Ambition.

Entscheidungshilfe: 'Would Like' oder 'Want'

1

Machst du eine höfliche Bitte oder ein Angebot?

YES
Benutze 'Would like' + to + Verb (oder Nomen).
NO
Ist es eine allgemeine Vorliebe oder eine gewohnheitsmäßige Handlung?
2

Ist es eine allgemeine Vorliebe oder eine gewohnheitsmäßige Handlung?

YES
Benutze 'Like' + Nomen oder 'Like' + Gerundium/Infinitiv.
NO
Drückst du einen sehr starken Wunsch aus?
3

Drückst du einen sehr starken Wunsch aus?

YES
Benutze 'Would love' + to + Verb.
NO
Erwäge 'Want' für sehr informelle, direkte Aussagen.

'Would Like' in modernen Kontexten

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Bestellungen & Dienstleistungen

  • Restaurant: 'I'd like the burger.'
  • Buchung: 'I'd like to book a table.'
  • Kundendienst: 'I'd like to inquire about...'

Soziales & Angebote

  • Einladen: 'Would you like to come?'
  • Anbieten: 'Would you like some tea?'
  • Vorschlagen: 'I'd like to suggest...'
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Beruflich & Formell

  • Vorstellungsgespräch: 'I'd like to contribute.'
  • Meeting: 'We'd like to discuss.'
  • E-Mail: 'I would like to inform you.'
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Persönliche Wünsche

  • Bestrebungen: 'I'd like to travel.'
  • Wünsche: 'I'd like a new phone.'
  • Pläne: 'I'd like to relax tonight.'

Beispiele nach Niveau

1

I would like to have a coffee.

I would like to have a coffee.

2

Would you like to play?

Would you like to play?

3

She would like to see the cat.

She would like to see the cat.

4

I'd like to go home.

I'd like to go home.

1

We would like to book a room for tonight.

We would like to book a room for tonight.

2

Would they like to join us for lunch?

Would they like to join us for lunch?

3

I wouldn't like to live in a big city.

I wouldn't like to live in a big city.

4

He'd like to buy a new car soon.

He'd like to buy a new car soon.

1

I'd like to inquire about the job opening.

I'd like to inquire about the job opening.

2

Would you like to leave a message for the doctor?

Would you like to leave a message for the doctor?

3

I'd like to clarify a few points in the contract.

I'd like to clarify a few points in the contract.

4

We'd like to thank you for your hospitality.

We'd like to thank you for your hospitality.

1

I'd like to emphasize the importance of safety.

I'd like to emphasize the importance of safety.

2

Would you like to elaborate on that statement?

Would you like to elaborate on that statement?

3

I'd like to suggest an alternative approach.

I'd like to suggest an alternative approach.

4

They'd like to reach a consensus by Friday.

They'd like to reach a consensus by Friday.

1

I'd like to draw your attention to the graph on page five.

I'd like to draw your attention to the graph on page five.

2

One would like to believe that progress is inevitable.

One would like to believe that progress is inevitable.

3

I'd like to have seen the look on his face.

I'd like to have seen the look on his face.

4

I'd like to preface my remarks with a brief anecdote.

I'd like to preface my remarks with a brief anecdote.

1

I should like to think that my contribution was valued.

I should like to think that my contribution was valued.

2

The committee would like to express its profound gratitude.

The committee would like to express its profound gratitude.

3

I'd like to think we haven't seen the last of him.

I'd like to think we haven't seen the last of him.

4

Would you like to have been informed earlier?

Would you like to have been informed earlier?

Leicht verwechselbar

Polite Requests: 'Would Like' + Infinitive vs. Like vs. Would Like

Learners use 'I like' for specific requests. 'I like to eat' (hobby) vs 'I'd like to eat' (now).

Polite Requests: 'Would Like' + Infinitive vs. Would Like vs. Want

Using 'want' in formal situations makes the speaker sound like a child or angry.

Polite Requests: 'Would Like' + Infinitive vs. Would Like vs. Would Love

Learners aren't sure which is stronger.

Häufige Fehler

I would like go.

I would like to go.

You must use 'to' before the verb.

I would like a coffee.

I would like a coffee.

This is actually correct for nouns, but learners often forget the 'to' when they add a verb later.

I would likes to go.

I would like to go.

Modal verbs like 'would' do not take an 's' for he/she/it.

Do you would like to eat?

Would you like to eat?

We don't use 'do' with 'would'. 'Would' moves to the front.

I would like having a drink.

I'd like to have a drink.

After 'would like', use the infinitive (to have), not the gerund (having).

I will like to see you.

I would like to see you.

'Will like' is for future enjoyment; 'would like' is for a present request.

Would you like that I come?

Would you like me to come?

English uses 'Object + to-infinitive' after 'would like', not a 'that' clause.

I like to go to the party tonight.

I'd like to go to the party tonight.

'I like' is for general hobbies; 'I'd like' is for a specific event.

I'd like to not go.

I wouldn't like to go.

While 'I'd like not to go' is possible, 'I wouldn't like to go' is the standard negative form.

Would you like some to drink?

Would you like something to drink?

You need a pronoun like 'something' or a noun before the infinitive in this context.

I would like to had seen it.

I would like to have seen it.

The perfect infinitive must use 'have' + past participle.

Satzmuster

I'd like to ___ because ___.

Would you like to ___ with me?

I wouldn't like to ___ because it seems ___.

What would you like to ___ for ___?

Real World Usage

Ordering Coffee constant

I'd like to have a large latte, please.

Job Interview common

I'd like to explain my previous experience in marketing.

Texting a Friend very common

Would u like to hang out later?

Hotel Check-in very common

We'd like to check in. We have a reservation under Smith.

On a Plane occasional

I'd like to have some water, please.

Business Email very common

I would like to schedule a call for next Tuesday.

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Benutz Kurzformen für besseren Sprachfluss

Im lockeren und sogar halb-formellen Gespräch klingt es viel natürlicher, wenn du 'would' abkürzt, z.B. 'I'd like', 'She'd like'. Das hilft dir, dich wie Muttersprachler anzuhören und nicht steif zu wirken. Probiere es mal laut zu üben! "I'd like a coffee."
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Nicht mit 'Like' (allgemein) verwechseln

Denk dran: 'would like' ist für spezifische Wünsche oder Bitten, die jetzt oder in Zukunft liegen. Benutze es nicht für allgemeine Vorlieben oder Hobbys. Sag zum Beispiel 'I like swimming' (allgemeine Vorliebe), nicht 'I would like swimming' (was merkwürdig klingt für ein Hobby).
I like to read books.
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'Please' für extra Höflichkeit hinzufügen

Obwohl 'would like' schon höflich ist, macht 'please' (besonders am Ende einer Bitte) es noch höflicher. 'I'd like to order a coffee, please' ist der Goldstandard für zuvorkommende Interaktionen. Es ist wie die Kirsche auf dem Sahnehäubchen deiner höflichen Satzkreation!
Could I have the menu, please?
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Kontext ist alles!

Englischsprachige legen bei vielen Interaktionen großen Wert auf Höflichkeit, besonders mit Fremden, Servicepersonal oder im Berufsleben. 'Would like' zu benutzen, zeigt Respekt und gute Manieren und macht deine Kommunikation viel effektiver und angenehmer. Es schafft eine positive Stimmung!
I would like to thank you for your help.
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Benutz 'Would love' für Begeisterung

Wenn du einen *stärkeren* Wunsch oder Begeisterung ausdrücken möchtest, tausche 'would like' gegen 'would love' aus. Zum Beispiel, wenn dich jemand fragt: 'Would you like to go to the concert?' und du super aufgeregt bist, drückt 'I'd love to go!' deine Begeisterung perfekt aus. Es ist eine tolle Art, echtes Interesse zu zeigen. "I'd love to visit Paris!"

Smart Tips

Pause and replace 'I want' with 'I'd like'.

I want a menu. I'd like a menu, please.

Look for the word 'to'. If there is a 'to' and it's a specific request, it's 'would like'.

I like to go now. (Wrong context) I'd like to go now. (Correct request)

Always use 'Would you like to...' instead of 'Do you want to...'. It sounds more generous.

Do you want to come to my party? Would you like to come to my party?

Contract 'I would' to 'I'd'. Native speakers rarely say the full 'I would' in conversation.

I would like to order. I'd like to order.

Aussprache

/aɪd laɪk/

The 'd' Contraction

The 'd' in 'I'd' is very soft. It often blends into the 'l' of 'like'.

/laɪk tə/

Linking 'to'

The word 'to' is usually reduced to a schwa sound /tə/.

Polite Question Rise

Would you like to join us? ↗️

Conveys friendliness and a genuine invitation.

Einprägen

Eselsbrücke

W.L.T.V: Would Like To Verb. Never skip the 'To'!

Visuelle Assoziation

Imagine a waiter in a fancy tuxedo bowing to you. He doesn't ask 'What do you want?' he asks 'What would you like to have?' The tuxedo represents the 'Would Like' structure.

Rhyme

If you want to be polite and bright, 'Would like to' is always right.

Story

A traveler named Dan went to a royal palace. He said 'I want to see the King!' and the guards blocked him. He tried again and said 'I would like to see the King,' and they opened the doors immediately.

Word Web

PoliteRequestOfferInfinitiveContractionDesireFormal

Herausforderung

Go to a coffee shop or a restaurant today and use 'I'd like to have...' instead of 'I want...'. Notice the reaction of the staff.

Kulturelle Hinweise

British speakers use 'would like' extremely frequently to avoid appearing 'pushy'. Using 'I want' in a shop in London might be seen as quite rude.

While Americans are more direct, 'would like' is still the standard for professional service. However, 'I'll take a...' is a common neutral alternative in fast food.

In international meetings, 'I'd like to...' is the safest way to interrupt or add a point without offending colleagues from different cultures.

The word 'would' is the past tense of 'will', which originally meant 'to wish' or 'to desire' in Old English (willan).

Gesprächseinstiege

What would you like to do for your next birthday?

If you could change your job, what would you like to be?

Would you like to live in another country? Which one?

I'd like to start a new hobby. What would you suggest?

Tagebuch-Impulse

Write about your dream vacation. Where would you like to go and what would you like to see?
Describe your ideal house. What would you like to have in your kitchen or garden?
Write a polite email to a hotel manager asking to change your reservation.
Reflect on your life ten years from now. What would you like to have achieved?

Häufige Fehler

Incorrect

Richtig


Incorrect

Richtig


Incorrect

Richtig


Incorrect

Richtig

Test Yourself

Wähle die richtige Form, um die höfliche Bitte zu vervollständigen.

I ___ to book a table for two tonight.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: would like
Um eine höfliche Bitte zu äußern oder einen Wunsch auszudrücken, ist 'would like' die passendste Wahl. 'Like' drückt eine allgemeine Vorliebe aus, und 'want' kann weniger höflich sein.
Finde und korrigiere den Fehler im Satz unten. Error Correction

Find and fix the mistake:

They would like going to the cinema.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: They would like to go to the cinema.
Nach 'would like' musst du die Infinitivform ('to' + Grundverb) verwenden, nicht die Gerundiumform ('-ing' Form).
Welcher Satz verwendet 'would like' korrekt, um ein höfliches Angebot zu machen? Multiple Choice

Wähle den richtigen Satz:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Would you like some coffee?
'Would you like' ist die höfliche Art, etwas anzubieten. Wenn ein Nomen folgt (wie 'some coffee'), benutzt du kein 'to'.
Gib den korrekten englischen Satz ein. Übersetzung

Übersetze ins Englische: 'A ella le gustaría visitar Japón.'

Answer starts with: ["S...

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ["She would like to visit Japan.","She'd like to visit Japan."]
Das spanische 'le gustaría' übersetzt sich im Englischen zu 'would like', gefolgt vom Infinitiv 'to visit'.

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Ubungsaufgaben

8 exercises
Fill in the missing word.

I would like ___ buy a new phone.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: to
We always use 'to' after 'would like' when followed by a verb.
Which sentence is the most polite? Multiple Choice

You are in a restaurant.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I'd like to have a pizza.
'I'd like to' is the standard polite form for ordering.
Find the mistake in this sentence. Error Correction

Find and fix the mistake:

She would likes to visit Paris.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: likes
Modal verbs like 'would' do not change for the third person. It should be 'like'.
Change this 'want' sentence into a 'would like' sentence. Sentence Transformation

I want to see the manager.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I'd like to see the manager.
The polite version uses 'would like to' + verb.
Complete the dialogue. Dialogue Completion

Waiter: 'Are you ready to order?' Customer: 'Yes, ___ the steak.'

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I'd like to have
This is the most natural way to order in a restaurant.
Is this a general hobby or a specific request? Grammar Sorting

'I like to swim in the ocean.'

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: General Hobby
'I like' without 'would' refers to a general preference.
True or False? True False Rule

You can use 'would like' with the -ing form (e.g., I'd like going).

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: False
You must use the infinitive with 'to'.
Put the words in the correct order. Sentence Building

like / you / to / would / drink / what / ?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: What would you like to drink?
In questions, 'would' comes before the subject.

Score: /8

Practice Bank

12 exercises
Vervollständige den Satz mit der korrekten Form von 'would like'. Lückentext

I ___ to ask a question about the assignment.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: would like
Identifiziere und korrigiere den grammatischen Fehler im folgenden Satz. Error Correction

He'd like going to the party, but he's busy.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: He'd like to go to the party, but he's busy.
Wähle den Satz aus, der 'would like' korrekt für eine höfliche Anfrage verwendet. Multiple Choice

Which sentence is correct?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I'd like a refund, please.
Übersetze den Satz ins Englische, unter Verwendung von 'would like'. Übersetzung

Translate into English: '¿Te gustaría comer fuera esta noche?'

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ["Would you like to eat out tonight?","Would you like to go out to eat tonight?"]
Ordne diese Wörter zu einem grammatisch korrekten Satz an. Sentence Reorder

Arrange these words into a sentence:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I would like to explore the park.
Verbinde den Satzanfang mit dem richtigen höflichen Ende. Match Pairs

Match the beginnings with the correct endings:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: matched
Wähle die höflichste Option, um das Angebot zu vervollständigen. Lückentext

___ you like another slice of cake?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Would
Korrigiere den Fehler in dieser höflichen Bitte. Error Correction

We would like you help us with the project.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: We would like you to help us with the project.
Identifiziere den Satz, der 'would like' korrekt verwendet, um einen zukünftigen Wunsch auszudrücken. Multiple Choice

Which statement is grammatically sound?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I would like to become an astronaut.
Übersetze ins Englische, wobei der höfliche Ton beibehalten wird. Übersetzung

Translate into English: 'Nos gustaría aprender más sobre la cultura.'

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ["We would like to learn more about the culture.","We'd like to learn more about the culture."]
Bringe die Wörter in die richtige Reihenfolge, um eine höfliche Frage zu bilden. Sentence Reorder

Arrange these words into a sentence:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Would you like to visit the museum?
Ordne die passende Antwort der 'would like'-Frage zu. Match Pairs

Match the questions with the best responses:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: matched

Score: /12

FAQ (8)

Yes! If you are followed by a noun (a thing), you don't need 'to'. You only need 'to' if a verb (an action) follows.

'I'd love' is much stronger. Use it when you are very excited about an offer.

Because 'would like' is a conditional request, and English grammar requires the infinitive 'to swim' for specific future/present desires.

Not at all. It's very common to use it with friends when offering something, like 'Would you like a snack?'

The short form is 'wouldn't like'. Example: 'I wouldn't like to be late.'

In very old-fashioned or formal British English, yes. But 'would like' is the standard everywhere today.

The most polite answers are 'Yes, I would' or 'Yes, please' and 'No, thank you'.

To talk about the past, you use 'would like to have' + past participle. Example: 'I would like to have seen that movie.'

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In Other Languages

Spanish high

Me gustaría

English requires 'to' before the following verb.

French moderate

Je voudrais

French uses 'want' in conditional; English uses 'like' in conditional.

German high

Ich möchte

German often omits the main verb if it's obvious (e.g., 'Ich möchte einen Kaffee').

Japanese low

...tai desu / ...te itadakitai

Japanese changes the verb ending; English adds a modal verb.

Arabic moderate

Awaddu an (أود أن)

Arabic verbs conjugate for person, unlike 'would'.

Chinese moderate

Xiǎng (想)

Chinese relies on context or adding 'please' (qǐng) for politeness.

Learning Path

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