Meaning
"How much"는 영어에서 양이나 가격을 물어볼 때 사용하는 표현입니다. 주로 셀 수 없는 명사나 돈의 금액을 질문할 때 활용됩니다.
예문:
- 커피 한 잔의 가격을 알고 싶을 때: "How much is a cup of coffee?"
- 시간의 양을 물어볼 때: "How much time do we have?"
이처럼 "How much"는 주로 양적 개념을 질문할 때 사용됩니다. 물건이나 서비스의 가격, 시간을 포함하여 여러 상황에서 유용하게 사용됩니다.
Today's Sentences
- How much exercise do you do?
- How much milk is in the fridge?
- How much cheese do you need?
- How much money did you spend?
- How much pepper would you like?
- Writer's Note
01
How much exercise do you do?
Situation 1
Did you just get back from the gym?
Yes, it was my weight training day.
How much exercise do you do?
I usually run 3 times a week and do weights in between.
Situation 2
What do you do on the weekends?
I usually exercise or do some kind of physical activity.
How much exercise do you do?
I exercise on the weekends and try to enjoy the outdoors.
02
How much milk is in the fridge?
Situation 1
Should we go get some groceries?
Sure.
Let me check how much milk is in the fridge?
냉장고에 우유가 얼마나 있는지 확인해볼게요.
Good idea.
Looks like we have enough milk for the next week.
Situation 2
How much milk is in the fridge?
There’s an open carton that’s half full.
We should go to the market and grab some food for the weekend.
Sure.
I’m all ready to go!
저는 모든 준비가 되었습니다!
03
How much cheese do you need?
Situation 1
I’m making Mac and Cheese tonight.
My favorite!
But I’m running low on cheese.
How much cheese do you need?
Situation 2
We’re having company over for drinks tonight.
Are you cooking?
No, I thought I’d make a charcuterie board.
But I can’t find any cheese.
하지만 치즈를 찾을 수가 없네요.
How much cheese do you need?
I can drop by the store for you.
제가 가게에 들러드릴게요.
04
How much money did you spend?
Situation 1
What are all these bags?
I went shopping today.
How much money did you spend?
This is a lot of stuff!
정말 많은 물건이네요!
I spent a lot but I needed this stuff to make a review video for my channel.
Situation 2
How was your vacation?
It was great!
They had really great deals.
정말 좋은 할인 혜택이 있었어요.
How much money did you spend?
Not that much, actually.
I was able to shop and still have money left over.
쇼핑을 하고도 돈이 남았어.
05
How much pepper would you like?
Situation 1
How’s your meal?
It’s great.
Thank you.
고마워요.
I brought over some pepper.
How much pepper would you like?
얼마나 많은 후추를 원하시나요?
Just a few grinds to taste.
Situation 2
Here’s your pasta.
How much pepper would you like?
후추는 얼마나 원하시나요?
No, pepper for me.
Thank you.
감사합니다.
Great! Let me know if you need anything else.
Enjoy your meal!
맛있게 드세요!
Sure thing.
Thank you.
감사합니다.
Writer's Note
"Much" is a quantifier and used to describe mass nouns or noncount nouns, such as bread, sleep, pride, and happiness.
First of all, what is a noncount noun? A noncount noun is a noun that cannot be counted or pluralized. Noncount nouns are also known as mass nouns.
When we combine "much" with a noncount noun then we can create a sentence that describes quantity.
"How much" + non-countable noun
- How much time does it take to walk to school?
- How much sleep do you get each night?
- How much flour do we need to make these cookies?
- How much juice should we buy?
- How much coffee do you consume a day?
Now, let's explore "Much" when it's used with singular form "it" or "was". "How much" can also be used when we want to know the price of something.
In this case, we can use "How much" with countable nouns (both singular and plural nouns).
- How much is that necklace?
- How much are those winter gloves?
- How much did your books cost?
- How much is this nail polish?
- How much will it cost me?
- How much does it cost ?
What kind of "How much" questions have you come up with? Practice them, share them!
어떤 종류의 "How much" 질문을 생각해 보셨나요? 연습해 보고, 공유해 보세요!
What kind of "How much" questions have you come up with? Practice them, share them!
어떤 종류의 "How much" 질문을 생각해 보셨나요? 연습해 보고, 공유해 보세요!
