A1 Expression Formal

Ich hätte gerne [etwas].

I would like [something].

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Meaning

A polite way to order or request something.

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Cultural Background

Germans value efficiency; using this phrase helps the service flow. Austrians often add 'bitte' twice for extra politeness.

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Add 'bitte'

Always add 'bitte' to be extra polite.

Meaning

A polite way to order or request something.

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Add 'bitte'

Always add 'bitte' to be extra polite.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence.

Ich ____ gerne {einen|m} Tee.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: hätte

We use the Konjunktiv II form 'hätte'.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank A1

Ich ____ gerne {einen|m} Tee.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: hätte

We use the Konjunktiv II form 'hätte'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

It is polite/neutral.

Related Phrases

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Ich möchte

synonym

I would like

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