Meaning
A request for a beverage.
Cultural Background
Germans value directness, but in service, politeness is expected. Austrians often use 'Ich hätte gern' as the default polite form.
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Meaning
A request for a beverage.
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Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
Ich ______ etwas zu trinken.
'Möchte' is the polite form of 'want'.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesIch ______ etwas zu trinken.
'Möchte' is the polite form of 'want'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, you can say 'Ich möchte etwas zu essen'.
Related Phrases
Ich hätte gerne
synonymI would like to have