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Wie Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Wie" is mainly used as adverb meaning "how", "as" or "like". It is also used as conjunction and particle.
Essential properties of "wie"
Its most important properties are:
Properties as Conjunction
subordinating
Meanings of "wie" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To ask or state the manner of something"
"Wie", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.
- Definition: "In what way or manner. Used to ask or indicate the way something is done."
- Translation(s): how
- Synonym(s): auf welche Weise, in welcher Art
- Related word(s): warum, weshalb, wozu
📝 Some usage examples:
- Wie geht es dir?
- Ich weiß nicht, wie ich das machen soll.
- Kannst du mir zeigen, wie das funktioniert?
2.) "To introduce a comparison or similarity"
"Wie", when used with this meaning, acts as conjunction.
- Definition: "Introduces a comparison or similarity between two elements."
- Translation(s): as, like
- Synonym(s): als, gleich
- Related word(s): als ob, so ... wie
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er ist so groß wie sein Vater.
- Sie singt wie eine Nachtigall.
- Das schmeckt wie Hähnchen.
3.) "To ask or state the degree or intensity of something"
"Wie", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.
- Definition: "To what degree or extent? Used to ask or indicate the intensity of something."
- Translation(s): how much, how many, how far, how old
- Synonym(s): inwieweit, in welchem Maße
- Related word(s): so, sehr
📝 Some usage examples:
- Wie alt bist du?
- Wie weit ist es bis zum Bahnhof?
- Wie viel kostet das?
4.) "To introduce an exclamation or surprise"
"Wie", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.
- Definition: "Introduces an exclamation or expression of surprise."
- Translation(s): how (exclamatory)
- Synonym(s): was für ein
- Related word(s): welch
📝 Some usage examples:
- Wie schön ist dieser Sonnenuntergang!
- Wie interessant deine Geschichte ist!
- Wie schnell die Zeit vergeht!
5.) "Used for comparison or approximation"
"Wie", when used with this meaning, acts as particle.
- Definition: "Used as a particle of comparison or approximation. It subtly modifies the meaning of the phrase to express similarity or approximate comparison."
- Translation(s): like, as, how
- Synonym(s): als ob, gleich
- Related word(s): als, so...wie
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er ist wie vom Erdboden verschluckt.
- Das schmeckt wie Hähnchen.
- Sie benimmt sich wie ein Kind.