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wie
/viː/
how
Usage Note
'Wie' is extremely productive: 'Wie viel?' (how much?), 'Wie lange?' (how long?), 'Wie alt?' (how old?). 'Wie heißt du?' literally means 'How are you called?' — a very common A1 phrase.
Example Sentences
Wie heißt du?
What is your name?
Wie geht es dir?
How are you?