我要这个
wǒ yào zhège
I'll take this one · trad. 我要這個
我要这个 (wǒ yào zhè ge) is how you tell a shopkeeper or vendor that you want to purchase a specific item. You typically point to the item as you say it, making your choice clear.
What does 我要这个 (wǒ yào zhège) mean?
我要这个 (wǒ yào zhège) means “I'll take this one” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “I want this one.”
When to use it
Neutral and direct. It's perfectly polite for everyday shopping. To be more explicit about buying, you could say 我买这个 (wǒ mǎi zhè ge), “I'll buy this one.”
How to pronounce it
Sounds like “WOH-yao JZUH-guh.” The first three syllables have distinct tones (third, fourth, fourth), while the final 哥 (ge) is a light, neutral tone.
Other ways to say it
- 我要那个wǒ yào nàgeI'll take that one
- 我买这个wǒ mǎi zhègeI'll buy this one
- 请给我这个qǐng gěi wǒ zhègePlease give me this one (more polite)
Examples
我要这个，多少钱？
wǒ yào zhège, duōshao qián?
I'll take this one, how much is it?
好的，我要这个。谢谢！
hǎode, wǒ yào zhège. xièxie!
Okay, I'll take this one. Thanks!
这个看起来不错，我要这个。
zhège kànqǐlái bùcuò, wǒ yào zhège.
This one looks good, I'll take this one.
Pro tip: Always point clearly to the item you want when you say 我要这个 to avoid any confusion.
Related phrases
给我看看 · Let me have a look能试穿吗？ · Can i try it on有大一号的吗？ · Do you have a bigger size
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