Hi Paul
What is the difference between würde and möchte to express future events?
würde vs möchte

Shannon-S
March 28, 2012

Paul-Weber
March 28, 2012
Hey Shannon,
"Würde" is "would". "Möchte" is "would like" or "want" depending on the context. "Ich würde um 12 uhr ankommen." I would arrive at 12 pm. "Ich möchte um 12 uhr ankommen." I would like to arrive at 12 pm.
You can use both in the same way to express future events: würde (gerne) + infinitive, möchte + infinitive
"Ich würde gerne Astronaut werden" and "Ich möchte Astronaut werden" is "I would like to be an astronaut one day".
I hope this helps!
Paul

Shannon-S
March 29, 2012
Hi Paul,
Thanks for the clarification. I have to say, though, that when I read the examples about becoming an astronaut one day I immediately heard the Rocket review theme in my head! Given your ties with Rocket German, wanting to be an astronaut seems like a fine ambition! :)
Thanks for the information and the giggle!
Shannon

Paul-Weber
April 18, 2012
:)