German phrase

Ich möchte nicht ~.

Meaning

I don't want to ___

When to use it

A polite way to refuse. It can sound gentle or firm depending on your tone.

Example dialogue

Ich möchte nicht ins Kino gehen.

I don't want to go to the movies.

Schade, vielleicht ein andermal.

That's a shame, maybe another time.

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