möchten

möchten

"To would like to" (polite form of expressing desire).

In this sentence, 'möchte' is used to express a polite desire or wish to do an activity (reading a book).

Ich möchte ein Buch lesen.

I would like to read a book.

Here, 'möchten' is applied to form a polite inquiry about the preference or desire of another person (drinking coffee).

Möchten Sie einen Kaffee trinken?

Would you like to drink a coffee?

This example shows 'möchten' being utilized to share a polite intention or plan for an activity (going to the cinema) by a group.

Wir möchten heute Abend ins Kino gehen.

We would like to go to the cinema this evening.