How to Say ‘How much?’ in German
Wie viel kostet das?
vee feel KAW-stet dahs
[vee feel KAW-stet dahs]
💬 Usage Tip: A must-know phrase for shopping; swap 'das' with 'dies' for specific items.
🇩🇪 In Germany: Germans value clarity in transactions, so don't hesitate to ask for details.
Phrase Breakdown
Wie viel
vee feel
How much
Used to ask about quantity or price.
Wie viel Zucker?
How much sugar?
Words in this phrase
Wie
[vee]
How
Used to ask about quantity or degree.
Wie ist das Wetter?
How is the weather?
viel
[feel]
much
Indicating a large amount or degree.
Wie viel kostet das?
How much does it cost?
kostet
[KAW-stet]
costs
The amount of money required to purchase or do something.
Es kostet zwölf Euro.
It costs twelve euros.
das?
dahs
that?
Referring to a specific item or thing.
Das Buch ist teuer.
The book is expensive.
Words in this phrase
das
[dahs]
that
Referring to a specific thing unsaid but understood or known.
Das ist teuer.
That is expensive.
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