wie viel
Translation
how much
Examples
Wie viel kostet das?
How much does that cost?
Wie viel Zeit haben wir noch?
How much time do we have left?
Grammar Patterns
((+ uncountable noun)) how much ... Wie viel Geld hast du?
((standalone, for price)) how much Wie viel kostet dieses Buch?
Similar Words
Contrast: wie viele (used for countable nouns).
Etymology
A compound of 'wie' (how) and 'viel' (much, a lot). It is a direct equivalent of 'how much'.
Memory Tips
Remember that 'viel' is for uncountable things. 'Wie viel' asks about the quantity of things you can't count individually, like time, money, or love.