Ich möchte ~ einlegen – “I'd like to take ___” in German | MotiTan Dictionary

Meaning

I'd like to take ___

When to use it

It expresses a wish to pause. Common in work or meetings, from casual to fairly polite.

Example dialogue

Ich möchte eine kurze Pause einlegen.

I'd like to take a short break.

Gute Idee, fünf Minuten?

Good idea, five minutes?