zu viel
Translation
too much
Examples
Ich habe zu viel gegessen.
I ate too much.
Das ist zu viel Arbeit für mich.
That is too much work for me.
Grammar Patterns
((+ uncountable noun)) too much ~ I drink too much coffee.
Similar Words
Synonyms: übermäßig (excessive); Antonyms: zu wenig (too little), nicht genug (not enough)
Etymology
A combination of 'zu' (too) and 'viel' (much).
Memory Tips
Used for uncountable nouns like time, money, or work. Think of 'zu' as 'too' and 'viel' sounds a bit like 'feel' - 'I feel too much'.