Questions & Answers about Wie viel wiegt der Hund?
Why do we use Wie viel instead of Wie viele here?
Wie viel translates to "how much" and is used for uncountable things, like weight or money. Wie viele means "how many" and is used for things you can count individually (like dogs or apples). Since we are asking "how much" the dog weighs, we use Wie viel.
Why is there no German word for "does" in this question?
Unlike English, German doesn't use helper words like "do" or "does" to form questions. Instead, the verb usually sits directly after the question word. Literally, this sentence is structured as: "How much weighs the dog?".
Is der Hund the subject of this sentence?
Yes! Just like in English, the dog is the one "doing" the weighing. Because Hund is a masculine noun and is the subject of the sentence, it uses the standard nominative "the" word, which is der.
How would I answer this question using a compound number, like 25 kilos?
You would say: Der Hund wiegt fünfundzwanzig Kilo. Remember that for German numbers between 21 and 99, the last digit is spoken first (five-and-twenty). Also, note that units of measurement like Kilo generally don't get a plural ending in German, even when there's more than one!
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