Wie viel macht das?
[vee feel makht das]
How much does that come to?
Literal gloss:“How much makes that?”
When to use:Safe across both Sie and du settings because no personal pronoun restricts it.
Word-by-Word Structure
| German | Meaning | Grammar Note |
|---|---|---|
| Wie viel | how much | — |
| macht das | does that come to | — |
Example Sentences in Context
Bakery register
Zwei Brötchen und eine Brezel — wie viel macht das?
Two rolls and a pretzel — how much does that come to?
Clerk naming the total
Das macht zusammen vier Euro dreißig.
Altogether that comes to 4.30 euros.
Natural Alternatives
- Was bekommen Sie?Formal (Sie)
Lit. "What do you get?" — very idiomatic way to ask what you owe