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German Phrase

Wovon hättest du gern mehr?

/ˈvoːfɔn ˈhɛt͡st duː ɡeːɐ̯n meːɐ̯/
Meaning"What would you like more of?"
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Meaning

Literally, 'Of what would you like more?' It is used to ask someone what they would like to have in greater quantity or frequency, often in a friendly or polite context.

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When to use

Use this question when you want to know a person's preferences for something they would enjoy more of—e.g., food, activities, topics of conversation, or any resource. It works well in informal conversations among friends, classmates, or colleagues.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Wovonhättestdugernmehr?

1

Wovon

Interrogative pronoun with the preposition 'von' meaning 'of what' or 'from what'. It introduces a question about the source or topic.

2

hättest (Konjunktiv II)

Konjunktiv II of 'haben' used here to express a polite or hypothetical desire: 'would have'.

3

gern

Adverb meaning 'gladly' or 'with pleasure', often placed after the verb to soften the request.

4

mehr

Comparative form of 'viel', meaning 'more'. It follows the verb phrase to indicate quantity.

🗨In Conversation

A

Wovon hättest du gern mehr?

What would you like more of?

Ich würde gern mehr Zeit für Sport haben.

I would like to have more time for sports.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Was hättest du gern mehr?

    Use 'Wovon' instead of 'Was' because the question asks about the source or topic, not the object itself.

  • Wovon hast du gern mehr?

    The indicative 'hast' changes the meaning to a factual statement; use Konjunktiv II 'hättest' for a polite request.

  • Wovon hättest du mehr gern?

    The adverb 'gern' normally precedes 'mehr' in this construction; placing it after can sound awkward.

↔Alternatives

  • Was würdest du gern mehr haben?

    What would you like to have more of?

  • Wovon möchtest du mehr?

    What would you like more of?

  • Wovon hättest du lieber mehr?

    Of what would you prefer to have more?

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Cultural Tip

In German, using the Konjunktiv II (hättest) makes the request sound polite and less direct, which is appreciated in everyday conversation. Adding 'gern' further softens the question, showing genuine interest in the other person's wishes. Avoid using the more blunt 'Willst du mehr…?' unless you are speaking with close friends in a very informal setting.