How to Say ‘How much is it?’ in German
Wie viel kostet das?
vee feel KOS-tet dahs
[vee feel KOS-tet dahs]
Phrase Breakdown
Wie
[vee]
how
Used in questions asking about manner, degree, or amount.
Wie viel kostet das? frage ich auf dem Markt.
How much does that cost? I ask at the market.
viel
[feel]
much
Used with 'Wie' to ask about quantity or price.
Im Laden frage ich: Wie viel kostet das?
In the shop I ask: How much does that cost?
kostet
[KOS-tet]
costs
A verb used when asking or stating a price.
Wenn mich etwas interessiert, frage ich: Wie viel kostet das?
When something interests me, I ask: How much does that cost?
das
[dahs]
that
A demonstrative pronoun used to point to an object.
Ich zeige auf die Jacke und frage: Wie viel kostet das?
I point to the jacket and ask: How much does that cost?
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