würdest
Translation
would
Examples
Was würdest du an meiner Stelle tun?
What would you do in my place?
Würdest du mir bitte das Salz geben?
Would you please pass me the salt?
Grammar Patterns
((+ infinitive)) would do sth. What would you do?
((+ infinitive)) would you...? (polite request) Would you help me?
Similar Words
wärst (from sein), hättest (from haben)
Etymology
It is the second-person singular subjunctive II form of the verb 'werden' (to become), used for hypothetical situations.
Memory Tips
Think of 'würdest' as the German equivalent of 'would' for the informal 'you' (du). It's used to make sentences hypothetical or polite requests.