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सीखो अंग्रेजी अपनी भाषा में in 3 Levels

Lesson No 34B-I need, I want, I would like, etc.

Using “I need”, “I want”, “I would like”, etc.

Understanding how to express needs, wants, and desires politely and clearly is important for effective communication. Below are examples of how to use phrases like “I need,” “I want,” and “I would like,” along with their pronunciations in Devanagari script.

“I need”

“I need” is used to express a necessity or requirement.

  1. Basic Structure
    • I need + [noun/infinitive verb]
  2. Examples
    • I need a pen.
      • आय नीड अ पेन।
    • I need to go to the store.
      • आय नीड टू गो टू द स्टोर।
    • I need some help.
      • आय नीड सम हेल्प।
    • I need an appointment.
      • आय नीड अन अपॉइंटमेंट।
    • I need to finish my homework.
      • आय नीड टू फिनिश माय होमवर्क।

“I want”

“I want” is used to express a desire or wish.

  1. Basic Structure
    • I want + [noun/infinitive verb]
  2. Examples
    • I want a sandwich.
      • आय वांट अ सैंडविच।
    • I want to go to the beach.
      • आय वांट टू गो टू द बीच।
    • I want a new phone.
      • आय वांट अ न्यू फोन।
    • I want to learn English.
      • आय वांट टू लर्न इंग्लिश।
    • I want more information.
      • आय वांट मोर इंफॉर्मेशन।

“I would like”

“I would like” is a polite way of expressing a desire or wish.

  1. Basic Structure
    • I would like + [noun/infinitive verb]
  2. Examples
    • I would like a coffee.
      • आय वुड लाइक अ कॉफी।
    • I would like to speak with the manager.
      • आय वुड लाइक टू स्पीक विथ द मैनेजर।
    • I would like a reservation for two.
      • आय वुड लाइक अ रेज़र्वेशन फॉर टू।
    • I would like to visit the museum.
      • आय वुड लाइक टू विजिट द म्यूज़ियम।
    • I would like more details.
      • आय वुड लाइक मोर डिटेल्स।
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Differences and Usage

  1. I need
    • Used for urgent or essential needs.
    • Example: I need to submit this report by today.
      • आय नीड टू सबमिट दिस रिपोर्ट बाय टुडे।
  2. I want
    • Used for expressing desires, which are not necessarily essential.
    • Example: I want to watch a movie tonight.
      • आय वांट टू वॉच अ मूवी टुनाइट।
  3. I would like
    • A more polite and formal way to express desires.
    • Example: I would like to order a pizza, please.
      • आय वुड लाइक टू ऑर्डर अ पिज़्ज़ा, प्लीज़।

Practice Dialogues

Dialogue 1: At a Restaurant

  • Waiter: Good evening, how can I help you?
    • गुड ईवनिंग, हाउ कैन आय हेल्प यू?
  • Customer: Good evening. I would like a table for two, please.
    • गुड ईवनिंग। आय वुड लाइक अ टेबल फॉर टू, प्लीज़।
  • Waiter: Of course. Would you like to sit by the window?
    • ऑफ कोर्स। वुड यू लाइक टू सिट बाय द विन्डो?
  • Customer: Yes, please. Also, I want to see the menu.
    • यस, प्लीज़। ऑलसो, आय वांट टू सी द मेन्यू।

Dialogue 2: At a Store

  • Salesperson: How can I assist you today?
    • हाउ कैन आय असिस्ट यू टुडे?
  • Customer: I need a new pair of shoes.
    • आय नीड अ न्यू पेर ऑफ शूज़।
  • Salesperson: What size do you need?
    • व्हाट साइज डू यू नीड?
  • Customer: I wear a size 9.
    • आय वेयर अ साइज 9।
  • Salesperson: We have several options. Would you like to see them?
    • वी हैव सेवरल ऑप्शंस। वुड यू लाइक टू सी देम?
  • Customer: Yes, I would like to see the latest collection.
    • यस, आय वुड लाइक टू सी द लेटेस्ट कलेक्शन।

Dialogue 3: At Work

  • Manager: Do you have everything you need for the meeting?
    • डू यू हैव एवरीथिंग यू नीड फॉर द मीटिंग?
  • Employee: I need some additional information on the client.
    • आय नीड सम एडिशनल इंफॉर्मेशन ऑन द क्लाइंट।
  • Manager: I will get that for you. Anything else?
    • आय विल गेट दैट फॉर यू। एनीथिंग एल्स?
  • Employee: Yes, I would like to request a projector for the presentation.
    • यस, आय वुड लाइक टू रिक्वेस्ट अ प्रोजेक्टर फॉर द प्रेज़ेंटेशन।
  • Manager: Consider it done.
    • कंसिडर इट डन।
See also  Lesson No 18A-Vocabulary for types of Restaurants and Cuisines

Tips for Using These Phrases

  1. Choose the Right Phrase: Use “I need” for essential requirements, “I want” for desires, and “I would like” for polite requests.
  2. Practice Politeness: When making requests, especially in formal settings, prefer “I would like.”
  3. Be Clear: Clearly state what you need, want, or would like.
  4. Use Context: Adapt your choice of phrase to the context of the conversation.
  5. Combine Phrases: Sometimes, you can use these phrases together for clearer communication (e.g., I need some help because I want to finish this work quickly).

By practicing these phrases and incorporating them into your daily conversations, you’ll become more proficient and comfortable in expressing your needs, wants, and desires in English. Happy learning!

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