German Subjunctive II | coLanguage
https://www.colanguage.com/german-subjunctive-iiThe usage and formation of the subjunctive II The subjuncitve II is mostly used to express wishes that are (currently) not possible. Additionally you can use the Subjunctive to make a request more polite. " Ich wünschte ich hätte mehr Geld " (I wish I had more money) - Expressing a wish " Könntest du mir bitte die Butter reichen?