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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

  1. conj Used to compare two things that are equal, alike, or happening at the same time.
  2. conj Because; since (giving a reason).
  3. prep In the role or function of.
  4. adv Used before an adjective or adverb in comparisons of equal degree, typically paired with a second "as".

how — full definition

  1. adv By what means, method, or manner.
  2. adv To what extent or degree.
  3. adv Used to introduce an exclamation of surprise or strong feeling.
  4. conj That; introducing a reported fact (informal).
  5. 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.

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