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how in German

how in German is wie — how means by what means, method, or manner.

how in German

wie
adv
wie
conj

What does "how" mean?

  1. adv By what means, method, or manner.
    "How did you fix the leak so quickly?"
  2. adv To what extent or degree.
    "How tall is your brother now?"
  3. adv Used to introduce an exclamation of surprise or strong feeling.
    "How wonderful to see you again!"
  4. conj That; introducing a reported fact (informal).
    "I couldn't believe how she just walked out mid-meeting."
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how in a sentence

  • How did you fix the leak so quickly?
  • Show me how this machine works.
  • How tall is your brother now?
  • How much longer will the repairs take, do you think?

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What is "how" in German?
"how" in German is wie. how means: By what means, method, or manner.
How do you use "how" in a sentence?
Example: "How did you fix the leak so quickly?" In German, "how" is wie.
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