wie

adverb

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how

what a

for example

for instance

Synonyms and Related Words for wie

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Definition of "wie" in German

Below are the definitions and usage examples of the word "wie" in its original language, German. This section is designed to help you understand the word in different contexts and sentence structures, especially while learning English.

The definitions and example sentences are presented across a range from beginner (A1) to intermediate (B1) levels. This way, you can learn the word step by step, from its most basic meaning to more complex usages. Each example is provided with its translation in German, ready for correct context and usage.

Leitet eine Frage ein, die nach der Art und Weise, dem Zustand oder einer Eigenschaft fragt.

DE: “Wie geht es Ihnen?”
A1
EN: “How are you?”

DE: “Wie lange dauert die Fahrt zum Bahnhof?”
A2
EN: “How long does the trip to the train station take?”

DE: “Ich weiß nicht, wie ich das Problem lösen soll.”
B1
EN: “I don't know how to solve the problem.”

Wird verwendet, um einen Vergleich der Gleichheit auszudrücken.

DE: “Er ist so groß wie sein Bruder.”
A1
EN: “He is as tall as his brother.”

DE: “Sie singt wie ein Engel.”
A2
EN: “She sings like an angel.”

DE: “Die Situation ist nicht so einfach, wie es scheint.”
B1
EN: “The situation is not as simple as it seems.”

Leitet einen Ausruf ein und drückt Überraschung oder ein starkes Gefühl aus.

DE: “Wie schön!”
A1
EN: “How beautiful!”

DE: “Wie nett von Ihnen!”
A2
EN: “How nice of you!”

DE: “Wie dumm von mir, das zu vergessen!”
B1
EN: “How stupid of me to forget that!”

Words Similar in Spelling to wie

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