wie — meaning in English
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English meaning
- as conj Used to compare two things that are equal, alike, or happening at the same time.
- how adv By what means, method, or manner.
- huh interjection Used to show confusion, surprise, or to ask someone to repeat what they said.
- like verb To enjoy something or find it agreeable; to be favorably disposed toward someone or something.
- such as phrase Used to introduce one or more examples of the kind of thing just mentioned.
- what det Used to ask for the identity or nature of something, from an open set of possibilities.
Senses
wie is used for these senses in English:
- as Considered to be, in relation to something else; in the relation (specified).
- as In the (same) way or manner that; to the (same) degree that.
- as (dated) Introducing a comparison with a hypothetical state (+ subjunctive, or with the verb elided): as though, as if. [to 19th century]
- as (law) used before a preposition to clarify that the prepositional phrase restricts the meaning of the sentence; specifically.
- as (numismatics, Ancient Rome) Any of several coins of Rome, coined in bronze or later copper; or the equivalent value.
- as In the role of.
- as In the form of.
- as in (idiomatic, conjunctive) In the sense of.
as — full definition
- conj Used to compare two things that are equal, alike, or happening at the same time.
- conj Because; since (giving a reason).
- prep In the role or function of.
- adv Used before an adjective or adverb in comparisons of equal degree, typically paired with a second "as".
how — full definition
- adv By what means, method, or manner.
- adv To what extent or degree.
- adv Used to introduce an exclamation of surprise or strong feeling.
- conj That; introducing a reported fact (informal).
- intj Used to ask someone to repeat what they said, or as a greeting stereotypically attributed to Native American speech in old films and fiction.