Coffee Break German 'Viel' or 'Viele'? Talking about quantities in German | A Coffee Break with Thomas
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Oct 15, 2025 Join Thomas as he breaks down the fascinating world of German quantities! Discover the subtle differences between 'viel' for uncountable nouns and 'viele' for countable ones. Learn handy expressions like 'wenig' and 'manche' to enhance your vocabulary. Practice with fill-in-the-gap exercises, dive into phrases for everyday conversations, and even impress your friends with 'jede Menge'! This lively lesson is perfect for anyone looking to master the intricacies of talking about amounts in German.
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Countable Vs Uncountable Matters
- German distinguishes quantities for countable vs uncountable nouns using different forms of 'much/many'.
- This distinction is stricter than English and affects word choice like viel vs viele.
Use 'viel' For Uncountable Nouns
- Use viel with uncountable nouns like Zeit or Schnee to mean much/a lot of.
- Choose viel (no -e) whenever the noun cannot be counted individually.
Use 'viele' For Countable Plurals
- Use viele for plural, countable nouns like Freunde or Autos to mean many.
- Choose many-form (with -e) when the items can be individually counted.