정중한 요청: 'Would Like' + 동사원형
polite requests, smoother English, respectful tone.
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?'
Overview
I want (하고 싶다)라고 말하는 것이 마치 어린아이가 장난감을 떼쓰는 것처럼 느껴진 적이 있나요? 우리 모두 그런 경험이 있습니다. 여러분이 나쁜 사람인 건 아니지만, 영어에서 «직설적임»과 «무례함» 사이의 거리는 때때로 스마트폰 화면보다 더 얇을 수 있습니다.would like가 구세주처럼 등장합니다. 이것은 여러분의 욕구를 세련되고 정중하게 들리도록 감싸주는 «예의의 망토»입니다. 배달 앱에서 버거를 주문할 때든, 동료에게 Zoom 회의를 요청할 때든, 인스타그램 팔로워들에게 이번 여름 계획을 이야기할 때든, 이 패턴은 여러분의 가장 친한 친구가 될 것입니다.How This Grammar Works
would like 뒤에 infinitive (to + 동사 형태)가 오는 구조는 현재나 미래의 소망이나 구체적인 욕구를 표현하기 위해 사용되는 가정법적 구조입니다. want라는 단어도 문법적으로는 완벽하게 옳지만, 종종 무겁고 요구하는 듯한 어조를 띱니다. 주말 여행에 대해 친구에게 메시지를 보내고 있다고 상상해 보세요.I want to go to the beach (바다에 가고 싶어)라고 말한다면, 그것은 친구의 의견 없이 여러분이 내린 최종 결정처럼 들립니다. 하지만 I would like to go to the beach (바다에 가고 싶은데)라고 말한다면, 친구가 동의하거나 반대할 수 있는 공간이 생깁니다. 그것은 여러분의 자아의 충격을 완화해줍니다.would가 «가능성»이나 «개연성»의 층을 더하는 조동사이기 때문입니다. 그것은 욕구가 있다는 것을 보여주면서도, 세상이 전적으로 자신을 중심으로 돌아가는 것은 아니라는 것을 인식할 만큼 정중하다는 것을 암시합니다. 여러분의 뇌를 위한 사회적 필터처럼 작동합니다.Formation Pattern
I, you, he, she, it, we, they 등이 될 수 있습니다. 가장 좋은 점은? would like는 형태가 절대 변하지 않는다는 것입니다! he나 she를 위한 추가적인 -s도 필요 없습니다.
would like를 사용하세요. 구어체 영어와 일상적인 메시지에서는 거의 항상 'd like로 축약합니다. 그래서 I would like는 I'd like가 되고, she would like는 she'd like가 됩니다.
to 뒤에 오는 동사 원형입니다. to travel, to eat, to sleep.
I would like to order the vegan pizza. (또는: I'd like to order...)
would 뒤에 not을 추가합니다. I would not like to stay out late tonight. (축약형: I wouldn't like to...)
would의 위치를 바꿉니다. Would you like to join our Discord server?
to를 붙여두기만 하면 됩니다. to를 잊어버리면 문장은 폭풍 속의 값싼 우산처럼 무너져 버립니다.
When To Use It
would like + infinitive를 사용하는 자신을 발견하게 될 것입니다.- 앱이나 직접 주문하기: Uber Eats 드라이버에게 요청 사항을 적을 때, 소리를 지르는 듯한
I want sauce on the side보다I'd like to have the sauce on the side(소스는 따로 부탁드립니다)가 훨씬 더 전문적으로 들립니다. - 전문적인 요청하기: LinkedIn 메시지나 교수님께 드리는 이메일에서
I would like to schedule a quick call(잠시 통화 시간을 내고 싶습니다)라고 쓸 수 있습니다. 이것은 여러분이 상대방의 시간을 존중한다는 것을 보여줍니다. - 포부 표현하기: 여행 브이로거가 «버킷 리스트» 영상을 찍고 있다면
I'd like to visit Tokyo by 2027(2027년까지 도쿄를 방문하고 싶어요)라고 말할 수 있습니다. 이것은 쇼핑 리스트라기보다 꿈처럼 들립니다. - 다른 사람에게 무언가 제안하기: 이것은 사교 상황에서 매우 중요합니다.
Would you like to see my vacation photos?(제 휴가 사진 보실래요?)는 노을 사진 500장으로 누군가를 지루하게 만들기 전에 묻는 정중한 방법입니다. - 초대 거절하기: 무례하지 않게 «아니오»라고 말하는 완벽한 방법입니다.
I'd like to come, but I have to finish my Netflix marathon.(가고 싶지만, 넷플릭스 정주행을 끝내야 해요).
Common Mistakes
I would like go home이라고 말합니다. 아야. 그것은 배터리가 부족한 로봇처럼 들립니다. 반드시 to를 포함해야 합니다. 또 다른 전형적인 실수는 would like를 단순 현재 시제인 like와 혼동하는 것입니다. 만약 I like to swim이라고 말한다면, 그것은 일반적인 취미에 대해 이야기하는 것입니다. 만약 I would like to swim이라고 말한다면, 그것은 바로 지금 이 순간 물에 뛰어들고 싶다는 뜻입니다. 사장님께 I like to have a raise (돈을 받는 것이 일반적인 취미?)라고 말하지 마세요. 여러분이 의도한 것은 I would like to have a raise (지금 급여 인상을 정중히 요청하고 싶습니다)입니다. 마지막으로 ing 함정을 조심하세요. I like swimming은 훌륭하지만, I would like swimming은 보통 이 B1 규칙에서 틀린 표현입니다. 안전하게 to + 동사를 고수하세요.Contrast With Similar Patterns
«욕구 스펙트럼»에서 would like가 어디에 위치하는지 빠르게 비교해 봅시다.
I want to eat: 매우 직설적이고 에너지가 넘치지만, 상점이나 낯선 사람에게는 무례하게 들릴 수 있습니다. 배고파 죽을 것 같을 때 형제자매나 절친한 친구에게 사용하세요.I like eating: 여러분의 성격에 대한 일반적인 진술입니다. 먹는 것을 좋아한다. 좋습니다. 우리 모두 그렇죠.I would like to eat: 정중한 중간 지점입니다. 레스토랑, 처음 만난 사람, 공식적인 자리에서 완벽합니다.I feel like eating: 매우 격식 없는 표현입니다. 결정을 내리지 못하고 음식 앱을 스크롤하고 있을 때 사용하세요.want를 큰 망치로, would like를 벨벳 장갑으로 생각해보세요. 둘 다 소망을 표현하는 역할을 하지만, 벨벳 장갑은 대화 상대에게 훨씬 더 좋은 인상을 남깁니다.
Quick FAQ
would like를 쓸 수 있나요?I'd like to와 I'd love to는 같은가요?I'd love to가 더 열정적일 뿐입니다.would like는 모든 주어에 사용할 수 있나요?Conjugating 'Would Like' + Infinitive
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like
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to
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order
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You
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would
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like
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to
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order
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He/She/It
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would
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like
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to
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order
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We
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would
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like
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to
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order
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They
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would
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like
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to
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order
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Common Contractions
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I would like
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I'd like
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Sounds like 'eyed'
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You would like
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You'd like
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Sounds like 'yood'
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He would like
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He'd like
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Sounds like 'heed'
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She would like
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She'd like
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Sounds like 'sheed'
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We would like
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We'd like
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Sounds like 'weed'
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They would like
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They'd like
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Sounds like 'thade'
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Meanings
A polite way to say 'want', used to express a desire, make an offer, or request something in a socially acceptable manner.
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.”
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?”
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
| 기능 | 구조 | Example | 참고 |
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긍정문
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Subject + 'would like' + to + Verb
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I would like to learn.
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자주 줄여 써요: 'I'd like'
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부정문
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Subject + 'would not like' + to + Verb
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She would not like to wait.
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줄여 써요: 'She wouldn't like'
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질문 (제안)
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'Would' + Subject + 'like' + to + Verb?
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Would you like to come?
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초대할 때 아주 흔하게 써요
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질문 (바람)
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What + 'would' + Subject + 'like' + to + Verb?
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What would he like to do?
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다른 사람의 선호를 물어볼 때
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요청 (명사)
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Subject + 'would like' + Noun
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I would like some water.
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여기는 'to' 동사가 없어요!
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요청 (구체적 행동)
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Subject + 'would like' + Object + to + Verb
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I would like you to help.
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누가 행동하는지 구체적으로 말할 때
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강한 바람
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Subject + 'would love' + to + Verb
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I would love to travel.
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'would like'보다 더 열정적인 표현
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격식 수준 스펙트럼
I would like to request a brief meeting at your earliest convenience. (Professional/Social)
I'd like to have a quick meeting with you soon. (Professional/Social)
Can we meet up for a bit? (Professional/Social)
Wanna link up? (Professional/Social)
공손한 요청: 'Would Like' + 동사원형
핵심 용도
- Requests I'd like to ask...
- Desires She'd like to travel...
- Offers Would you like to join...?
구조
- Subject + 'would like' + to + Verb I'd like to eat
- Contraction 'd like You'd like to see
- Negative: wouldn't like We wouldn't like to wait
- Question: Would...like to? Would they like to know?
주요 차이점
- Vs. 'Want' More polite, less direct
- Vs. 'Like' (General) Specific desire vs. general preference
- Vs. 'Would Love' Stronger desire, more enthusiastic
흔한 실수
- Missing 'to' *I'd like go* -> I'd like to go
- -ing form *He'd like watching* -> He'd like to watch
- Habitual actions *She would like swimming* -> She likes swimming
Want vs. Would Like: 공손함 척도
'Would Like' 또는 'Want' 결정하기
공손한 요청이나 제안을 하는 중인가요?
일반적인 선호나 습관적인 행동인가요?
아주 강한 바람을 표현하고 있나요?
현대 맥락에서의 'Would Like'
주문 및 서비스
- • Restaurant: 'I'd like the burger.'
- • Booking: 'I'd like to book a table.'
- • Customer Service: 'I'd like to inquire about...'
사회 및 제안
- • Inviting: 'Would you like to come?'
- • Offering: 'Would you like some tea?'
- • Proposing: 'I'd like to suggest...'
전문적 및 공식적
- • Job Interview: 'I'd like to contribute.'
- • Meeting: 'We'd like to discuss.'
- • Email: 'I would like to inform you.'
개인적인 바람
- • Aspirations: 'I'd like to travel.'
- • Wishes: 'I'd like a new phone.'
- • Plans: 'I'd like to relax tonight.'
수준별 예문
I would like to have a coffee.
I would like to have a coffee.
Would you like to play?
Would you like to play?
She would like to see the cat.
She would like to see the cat.
I'd like to go home.
I'd like to go home.
We would like to book a room for tonight.
We would like to book a room for tonight.
Would they like to join us for lunch?
Would they like to join us for lunch?
I wouldn't like to live in a big city.
I wouldn't like to live in a big city.
He'd like to buy a new car soon.
He'd like to buy a new car soon.
I'd like to inquire about the job opening.
I'd like to inquire about the job opening.
Would you like to leave a message for the doctor?
Would you like to leave a message for the doctor?
I'd like to clarify a few points in the contract.
I'd like to clarify a few points in the contract.
We'd like to thank you for your hospitality.
We'd like to thank you for your hospitality.
I'd like to emphasize the importance of safety.
I'd like to emphasize the importance of safety.
Would you like to elaborate on that statement?
Would you like to elaborate on that statement?
I'd like to suggest an alternative approach.
I'd like to suggest an alternative approach.
They'd like to reach a consensus by Friday.
They'd like to reach a consensus by Friday.
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.
One would like to believe that progress is inevitable.
One would like to believe that progress is inevitable.
I'd like to have seen the look on his face.
I'd like to have seen the look on his face.
I'd like to preface my remarks with a brief anecdote.
I'd like to preface my remarks with a brief anecdote.
I should like to think that my contribution was valued.
I should like to think that my contribution was valued.
The committee would like to express its profound gratitude.
The committee would like to express its profound gratitude.
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.
Would you like to have been informed earlier?
Would you like to have been informed earlier?
혼동하기 쉬운
Learners use 'I like' for specific requests. 'I like to eat' (hobby) vs 'I'd like to eat' (now).
Using 'want' in formal situations makes the speaker sound like a child or angry.
Learners aren't sure which is stronger.
자주 하는 실수
I would like go.
I would like to go.
I would like a coffee.
I would like a coffee.
I would likes to go.
I would like to go.
Do you would like to eat?
Would you like to eat?
I would like having a drink.
I'd like to have a drink.
I will like to see you.
I would like to see you.
Would you like that I come?
Would you like me to come?
I like to go to the party tonight.
I'd like to go to the party tonight.
I'd like to not go.
I wouldn't like to go.
Would you like some to drink?
Would you like something to drink?
I would like to had seen it.
I would like to have seen it.
문장 패턴
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
I'd like to have a large latte, please.
I'd like to explain my previous experience in marketing.
Would u like to hang out later?
We'd like to check in. We have a reservation under Smith.
I'd like to have some water, please.
I would like to schedule a call for next Tuesday.
줄임말을 쓰면 훨씬 자연스러워져요!
'Like' (일반적인 선호)와 헷갈리지 마세요!
I like swimming.이라고 해야지, I would like swimming.이라고 하면 '지금 수영하고 싶다'는 뜻이 되어서 좀 이상하게 들려요.
'Please'를 붙이면 예의가 두 배!
상황이 중요해요!
I would like to know more about the project, if possible.
더 강한 열정은 'Would love'로!
Would you like to go to the concert?라고 물었는데, 콘서트에 정말 가고 싶다면 "I'd love to go!"라고 말하는 게 당신의 설렘을 완벽하게 보여줄 수 있어요. 진짜 관심을 표현하는 좋은 방법이죠.
Smart Tips
Pause and replace 'I want' with 'I'd like'.
Look for the word 'to'. If there is a 'to' and it's a specific request, it's 'would like'.
Always use 'Would you like to...' instead of 'Do you want to...'. It sounds more generous.
Contract 'I would' to 'I'd'. Native speakers rarely say the full 'I would' in conversation.
발음
The 'd' Contraction
The 'd' in 'I'd' is very soft. It often blends into the 'l' of 'like'.
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.
암기하기
기억법
W.L.T.V: Would Like To Verb. Never skip the 'To'!
시각적 연상
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
챌린지
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.
문화 노트
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).
대화 시작하기
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?
일기 주제
자주 하는 실수
Test Yourself
I ___ to book a table for two tonight.
Find and fix the mistake:
They would like going to the cinema.
Choose the correct sentence:
Translate into English: 'A ella le gustaría visitar Japón.'
Answer starts with: ["S...
Score: /4
연습 문제
8 exercisesI would like ___ buy a new phone.
You are in a restaurant.
Find and fix the mistake:
She would likes to visit Paris.
I want to see the manager.
Waiter: 'Are you ready to order?' Customer: 'Yes, ___ the steak.'
'I like to swim in the ocean.'
You can use 'would like' with the -ing form (e.g., I'd like going).
like / you / to / would / drink / what / ?
Score: /8
Practice Bank
12 exercisesI ___ to ask a question about the assignment.
He'd like going to the party, but he's busy.
Which sentence is correct?
Translate into English: '¿Te gustaría comer fuera esta noche?'
Arrange these words into a sentence:
Match the beginnings with the correct endings:
___ you like another slice of cake?
We would like you help us with the project.
Which statement is grammatically sound?
Translate into English: 'Nos gustaría aprender más sobre la cultura.'
Arrange these words into a sentence:
Match the questions with the best responses:
Score: /12
자주 묻는 질문 (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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Mastery Progress
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Me gustaría
English requires 'to' before the following verb.
Je voudrais
French uses 'want' in conditional; English uses 'like' in conditional.
Ich möchte
German often omits the main verb if it's obvious (e.g., 'Ich möchte einen Kaffee').
...tai desu / ...te itadakitai
Japanese changes the verb ending; English adds a modal verb.
Awaddu an (أود أن)
Arabic verbs conjugate for person, unlike 'would'.
Xiǎng (想)
Chinese relies on context or adding 'please' (qǐng) for politeness.
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관련 동영상
Can You Picture Things in Your Mind? I Can’t | Alex Rosenthal | TED
Hot Honey Chicken Drumsticks | Food Wishes
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English Grammar - Gerund or Infinitive? ('I like swimming' or 'I like to swim'?)
English with Ronnie · EnglishLessons4U with engVid
GERUND (-ing) or INFINITIVE (to) - When & How to Use them! (+ Free PDF & Quiz)
English with Lucy
How to use GERUNDS and INFINITIVES | Confusing English Grammar
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