What it means
我要这个 means "I want this." It is direct, useful, and works when ordering food, buying snacks, or pointing to something in a shop.
Chinese我要这个
Pinyinwo yao zhege
Natural meaningI want this.
Mini dialogue
A: 你要什么?
B: 我要这个.
A: What would you like? B: I want this.
GoGo Tip
Add 谢谢 after it to sound warmer: 我要这个, 谢谢.
Related real-life phrases
Keep going with restaurant phrases: 打包, 买单, and Chinese for Restaurants.