How to Say ‘How far is it?’ in German
Wie weit ist es?
vee vite ist es
[vee vite ist es]
Phrase Breakdown
Wie weit
vee vite
How far
Both words start with a 'v' sound: 'vee vite'. 'weit' means far.
Wie weit ist der Strand?
How far is the beach?
Words in this phrase
Wie
[vee]
how
A word used to ask about the manner or degree of something.
Wie geht es dir?
How are you?
weit
[vite]
far
At a great distance or advanced point.
Er ist noch nie so weit gekommen.
He has never gotten this far.
ist es?
ist es
is it?
Link the words smoothly: 'is-tes'. The verb comes before the subject in questions.
Wie spät ist es?
What time is it?
Words in this phrase
ist
[ist]
is
Form of sein meaning is.
Hier ist der Schlüssel.
Here is the key.
es
[es]
it
A neutral pronoun used to refer to a thing previously mentioned.
Es ist ein schöner Tag.
It is a beautiful day.
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