Usage examples of "Wie" in German with translation to English

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Wie kann es bewerkstelligt werden? How can it be done?
Friss nicht wie ein Schwein! Don't eat like a pig.
Wie sie absolut benötigt werden As may be strictly required
Wie sehen Sie denn aus What an object you're
Wie bitte? Hunderttausende Yen plus Verlobungsgeschenke? Eh? Hundreds of thousands of Yen plus betrothal gifts?
Wie lang ist die Brücke? How long is the bridge?
Mir gefällt, wie er arbeitet I like the way he works
Wie sie normalerweise erforderlich sind As are normally necessary
Wie nennen Sie Ihre Freunde? What do your friends call you?
Wie wird das Wort betont? How is the word accented?
Wir iahen wie die Esel. We are braying like donkeys.
Wie Sie vielleicht gehört haben As you may have heard
Wie hoch ist Ihr Honorar? What are your fees?
Wie viel kostet eine Eintrittskarte? How much is the entrance fee?
Dieses Auto ist wie neu. This car is like new.
Maler wie Picasso sind selten. Painters such as Picasso are rare.
Wie war gestern das Wetter? What was the weather yesterday?
Wie viele Stifte hast du? How many pens do you have?
Er schwieg wie ein Stein. He remained silent like a stone.
Dichter wie Milton sind selten. Such poets as Milton are rare.
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