How to Say ‘How big is’ in German
Wie groß ist
vee grohss ist
[vee grohss ist]
💬 Usage Tip: A common question starter. You can use it for rooms, apartments, balconies—basically anything with size.
🇩🇪 In Germany: German installers often ask exact or approximate dimensions early. They like practical details—very efficient, very German.
Phrase Breakdown
Wie
[vee]
how
Question word used to ask about degree, size, or manner.
Wie groß ist der Raum mit der Küche?
How big is the room with the kitchen?
groß
[grohss]
big; large
Adjective used when asking or stating the size of something.
Wie groß ist der Bereich ungefähr?
How large is the area approximately?
ist
[ist]
is
Form of the verb 'sein' used with singular subjects.
Wie groß ist das Wohnzimmer?
How big is the living room?
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