ADVERB
wie/viː/how; like; as
wie is a German adverb that means how, like, or as. It is pronounced /viː/.
Definitions
1.asks about manner or state; in what way(interrogative)
a.to inquire about manner, quality, or condition
Wie geht es dir?—How are you?
2.used in comparisons, to express similarity/equality(comparative)
a.to indicate two things are the same in some aspect
Er ist so groß wie sein Bruder.—He is as tall as his brother.
3.in exclamations to emphasize quality or manner(exclamatory)
a.expressing surprise or emphasis on manner
Wie schön das ist!—How beautiful that is!
Frequently asked questions
- What does "wie" mean in English?
- "wie" means how, like, or as. It is a German adverb.
- How do you pronounce "wie"?
- "wie" is pronounced /viː/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "wie"?
- "wie" is a adverb in German.
