DETERMINER

viel/fiːl/much; a lot of; many

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

Definitions

1.a large amount; much or many(quantity, amount)

a.(uncountable or collective) a large quantity of something

Es gibt viel zu tun.—There is a lot to do.

b.(countable) a large number of things or people

Viele Leute mögen Schokolade.—Many people like chocolate.

2.greatly, by a large degree (with adjectives or adverbs)(degree, intensity)

a.to a large extent; significantly

Dieses Buch ist viel besser.—This book is much better.

Frequently asked questions

What does "viel" mean in English?
"viel" means much, a lot of, or many. 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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