viel
Translation
much, many, a lot
Examples
Ich habe viel Arbeit.
I have a lot of work.
Viele Leute sind hier.
Many people are here.
Er redet sehr viel.
He talks a great deal.
Grammar Patterns
viel + ((uncountable noun in singular)) used with uncountable nouns Ich habe viel Zeit.
viele + ((plural noun)) used with plural countable nouns Viele Kinder spielen draußen.
as an adverb used adverbially Er arbeitet viel.
Similar Words
Synonyms: zahlreich, eine Menge; Antonyms: wenig, kaum
Etymology
From Old High German 'filu' (full), related to the English word 'full'.
Memory Tips
Think of the English word 'fill'. When you have 'viel' of something, you can 'fill' something up with it.