DETERMINER

viel/fiːl/much; many; a lot (of)

viel is a German determiner that means much, many, or a lot (of). It is pronounced /fiːl/.

Definitions

1.a large amount; much(amount, uncountable)

a.indicating a large quantity (uncountable)

Er hat viel Arbeit.—He has a lot of work.

2.a large number; many(countable plural)

a.indicating many items (plural countable)

Viele Menschen mögen Schokolade.—Many people like chocolate.

Frequently asked questions

What does "viel" mean in English?
"viel" means much, many, or a lot (of). It is a German determiner.
How do you pronounce "viel"?
"viel" is pronounced /fiːl/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "viel"?
"viel" is a determiner in German.

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