Meaning
अंग्रेज़ी में "Would you like" का उपयोग विनम्रतापूर्वक किसी को कुछ पेश करने या उनकी इच्छा जानने के लिए किया जाता है। यह वाक्यांश विशेष रूप से तब उपयोग होता है जब हम किसी व्यक्ति से पूछना चाहते हैं कि क्या वे कुछ करना या लेना पसंद करेंगे। यह एक शिष्ट तरीका है, जिससे सामने वाले को सम्मान का अनुभव होता है।
उदाहरण के लिए, अगर आप किसी को चाय या कॉफी की पेशकश करना चाहते हैं, तो आप कह सकते हैं: “Would you like some tea or coffee?” यहाँ पर यह प्रश्न यह जानने के लिए है कि वह व्यक्ति चाय या कॉफी लेना चाहते हैं या नहीं।
इसका उपयोग भोजन, पेय, स्थान, गतिविधि आदि के लिए किसी को आमंत्रित करने या सुझाव देने में भी होता है। "Would you like" का प्रयोग करके, आप सामने वाले को निर्णय लेने की स्वतंत्रता देते हैं और बातचीत को अधिक सजीव और सम्मानजनक बनाते हैं।
Today's Sentences
- Would you like some help?
- Would you like a cup of coffee?
- Would you like a bite?
- Would you like a drink?
- Would you like a ride?
- Writer's Note
01
Would you like some help?
Situation 1
Would you like some help?
Could you hold the elevator for a second?
Sure, take your time.
बिल्कुल, अपना समय लें।
So many packages to deliver today.
Thanks.
धन्यवाद।
Situation 2
Would you like some help?
I don’t think I can make it across the street.
I can help you walk, just take your time.
Sorry to be a pain.
02
Would you like a cup of coffee?
Situation
I’m so happy we can catch up over dessert.
Me too.
Should we order a drink too?
क्या हमें भी एक पेय ऑर्डर करना चाहिए?
Would you like a cup of coffee?
I’d love that!
03
Would you like a bite?
Situation 1
Is that soup from across the street?
Yes, I just had lunch and got takeout.
I haven’t had lunch yet.
Would you like a bite?
Situation 2
Would you like a bite?
I would love some of your sandwich.
Here you can have half, I’m not too hungry today.
Thanks!
04
Would you like a drink?
Situation
Would you like a drink?
क्या आप कुछ पीना चाहेंगे?
Yes, I would love some lemon water.
Certainly.
Thank you.
05
Would you like a ride?
Situation 1
Oh no, I’m late for school.
Would you like a ride?
If you can, that would be great.
I got the keys, let’s go.
Situation 2
When are you done work?
I’m off at 6.
Would you like a ride?
That would be nice.
Writer’s Note
Here are some key points about "Would you like":
- Function: Making Polite Offers or Invitations
👉 "Would you like" is more polite and formal than "Do you want".
👉 Used to offer food, help, activities, or options.
Examples:
👉 Would you like some coffee?
👉 Would you like to join us for dinner? - Common Structures:
"Would you like" + noun?
👉 Would you like a drink?
👉 Would you like a seat by the window?
"Would you like" + "to" + verb?
👉 Would you like to come with us?
👉 Would you like to learn more?
👉 "Would you like" "Do you want" की तुलना में अधिक विनम्र और औपचारिक है।
👉 इसका उपयोग खाने, मदद, गतिविधियों या विकल्पों की पेशकश करने के लिए किया जाता है।
उदाहरण:
👉 क्या आपको कुछ कॉफी चाहिए?
👉 क्या आप हमारे साथ रात के खाने के लिए शामिल होना चाहेंगे?
«Would you like» + संज्ञा?
👉 क्या आप एक पेय लेना चाहेंगे?
👉 क्या आप खिड़की के पास एक सीट लेना चाहेंगे?
«Would you like» + «to» + क्रिया?
👉 क्या आप हमारे साथ आना चाहेंगे?
👉 क्या आप और अधिक सीखना चाहेंगे?
Did you notice the tone of the question? It definitely has a more well mannered, polite, even professional attitude. As English learners, there's a fear of saying something or acting in a way that is rude. Perhaps even offensive to someone outside of your culture. But no matter who you are, where you are, you can always learn politeness from the impolite. Let us know if you have any questions about studying English or about being polite! We'd love to hear from you.
