wie
/viː/How (used to ask about manner, method, or degree)
Wie geht es dir?
How are you?
Wie viel kostet das?
How much does it cost?
Used in questions to inquire about manner, quantity, or degree.
As (used to compare or describe similarity)
Er ist so groß wie sein Vater.
He is as tall as his father.
Sie spricht wie ein Muttersprachler.
She speaks like a native speaker.
Often used with 'so' to express comparison.
Like (used to introduce a relative clause)
Die Person, wie ich sie kenne, ist sehr freundlich.
The person, as I know them, is very friendly.
Used in relative clauses to describe characteristics.
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💡Pro Tip
Question Formation
In German, 'wie' is used to form questions about manner, quantity, or degree. It is always used in the beginning of the question.
⚡Gold Rule
Comparison Structure
When comparing two things, use 'so ... wie' (as ... as) to express equality.
📖Word Origin
From Middle High German 'wie', from Old High German 'wī', from Proto-Germanic 'hwī'.
📝Usage Notes
In questions, 'wie' is often used with adjectives or adverbs to ask about manner or degree. In comparative constructions, it is used with 'so' to express similarity.