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German Phrase

Ich würde gern ein Treffen ausmachen.

/ɪç ˈvʏʁdə ˈɡeːɐ̯n aɪn ˈtʁɛfən ˈaʊsˌmaxən/
Meaning"I would like to arrange a meeting."
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Meaning

This sentence is a polite way to say “I would like to arrange a meeting.” The conditional *würde* together with *gern* makes the request sound courteous rather than demanding. It can be used in both professional and informal contexts when you want to set up a face‑to‑face conversation.

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When to use

Use this phrase when you want to propose a meeting – for example in business emails, phone calls, or casual chats with friends. It works well when you need a neutral, respectful tone and when the exact time is not yet fixed.

✦Grammar Breakdown

IchwürdegerneinTreffenausmachen.

1

Ich

First‑person singular personal pronoun, the subject of the sentence.

2

würde

Conditional form of the auxiliary verb *werden*; together with an infinitive it creates a polite conditional ("would").

3

gern

Adverb meaning “gladly” or “with pleasure”; it softens the request and makes it sound courteous.

4

ein Treffen

Noun phrase – *Treffen* (meeting) with the indefinite article *ein* (a).

5

ausmachen

Separable verb meaning “to arrange, to set up”. In the infinitive the prefix *aus* is attached; in the finite clause it moves to the end.

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Word order with separable verbs

In a main clause the infinitive *ausmachen* stays at the end of the sentence, after the object.

🗨In Conversation

A

Ich würde gern ein Treffen ausmachen.

I would like to arrange a meeting.

Gerne, wann passt es Ihnen?

Sure, when would suit you?

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Ich, würde, gern, ein Treffen ausmachen.

    Do not separate *würde* and *gern* with a comma; they belong together as a unit.

  • Ich würde gern ausmachen ein Treffen.

    Remember the separable prefix moves to the end of the clause; *Ich würde gern ein Treffen ausmachen* is correct, not *...ausmachen ein Treffen*.

  • Ich würde gerne ein Treffen ausmachen.

    Both *gern* and *gerne* are correct, but *gern* is more common in spoken German; using *gerne* in a formal email is often preferred.

↔Alternatives

  • Ich möchte gern ein Treffen vereinbaren.

    I would like to schedule a meeting.

  • Könnten wir ein Treffen ausmachen?

    Could we set up a meeting?

  • Lass uns ein Treffen planen.

    Let's plan a meeting.

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Cultural Tip

In German business culture, proposing a meeting with *gern* or *gerne* signals politeness and respect for the other person’s time. Avoid overly direct phrasing like *Ich will ein Treffen* unless you have a very informal relationship. Also, note that *gern* and *gerne* are interchangeable, but *gerne* is slightly more formal and is preferred in written communication.