θα ήθελα

Softening a Request

Level 4Sounds Like tha ḗthela

Θα ήθελα expresses a wish or request more gently than θέλω.

How It Works

Θα ήθελα expresses a wish or request more gently than θέλω.

The past form with θα has a present politeness meaning here. A following να-clause keeps the person and aspect appropriate to the requested action; plural address can add another layer of politeness.

GreekMeaning
Θα ήθελα έναν καφέ.I would like a coffee.
Θα ήθελα να ρωτήσω κάτι.I would like to ask something.
Θα θέλαμε ένα τραπέζι.We would like a table.

Examples (3)

  1. Θα ήθελα έναν καφέ.

    I would like a coffee.

  2. Θα ήθελα να ρωτήσω κάτι.

    I would like to ask something.

  3. Θα θέλαμε ένα τραπέζι.

    We would like a table.

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θα ήθελαLevel 4Softening a Request

Learn This First

Recognize the desired action and its subject before using θα ήθελα for present politeness.

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