Wie weit?
How far?
Language note: Useful for gauging distances - just ask with a smile!
Culture note: Germans are quite precise; expect an accurate answer.
Context: On the way, Lisa wonders how far her destination is.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Wie
[vee]
How
Used to inquire about the extent or degree of something.
Wie geht es dir?
How are you?
weit
[vyt]
far
The distance to be traveled or covered.
Wie weit ist es zum Bahnhof?
How far is it to the train station?
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