how

Primarily an interrogative and relative adverb, or subordinating conjunction, used to ask about or refer to manner, method, degree, quantity, or condition. Note: 'How' is not classified as a determiner in modern English grammar. It does not modify nouns directly but functions to introduce questions about manner, relative clauses, or adverbial clauses of manner, degree, or condition. This entry includes its primary adverbial and conjunctive meanings for completeness.

deInterrogativ- oder Relativadverb sowie subordinierende Konjunktion zur Angabe von Art und Weise, Methode, Grad, Menge oder Zustand. Hinweis: 'How' ist im modernen Englischen kein Determinativ, sondern fungiert als Adverb oder Konjunktion.ruВопросительное или относительное наречие, а также подчинительный союз для ссылки на способ, метод, степень, количество или состояние. Примечание: 'How' не классифицируется как определитель в современном английском языке, а функционирует как наречие или союз.esAdverbio interrogativo o relativo, así como conjunción subordinante para referirse al modo, método, grado, cantidad o estado. Nota: 'How' no se clasifica como determinante en inglés moderno, sino que funciona como adverbio o conjunción.frAdverbe interrogatif ou relatif, et conjonction de subordination, servant à interroger ou à renvoyer à la manière, la méthode, le degré, la quantité ou l'état. Nota : en anglais moderne, 'how' n'est pas classé comme déterminant, mais fonctionne comme adverbe ou conjonction.ptAdvérbio interrogativo ou relativo, e conjunção subordinativa usada para se referir a modo, método, grau, quantidade ou estado. Observação: 'how' não é classificado como determinante no inglês moderno, mas funciona como advérbio ou conjunção.zh疑问或关系副词，也用作从属连词，用于指代方式、方法、程度、数量或状态。注意：在现代英语中 how 不被归类为限定词，而是作副词或连词使用。arأداة استفهام أو ربط تُستخدم للسؤال عن الحال أو الكيفية أو الطريقة أو الدرجة أو الكمية أو الحالة. ملاحظة: كلمة 'how' ليست محددًا (determiner) في الإنجليزية الحديثة، بل تعمل ظرفًا أو أداة ربط.

1. Interrogative adverb (manner/method) A1 formal

   Used in questions to ask about the way, method, or manner in which something is done or happens.

   • How do you make this dish?
   • How did you solve the problem?
   • How does this machine work?

   deInterrogativadverb (Art und Weise)ruВопросительное наречие (способ/метод)esCómo (adverbio interrogativo de modo)frComment (adverbe interrogatif de manière)ptAdvérbio interrogativo (modo/método)zh疑问副词（方式/方法）arظرف استفهام (الكيفية/الطريقة)

2. Interrogative adverb (degree/quantity) A1 formal

   Used in questions to ask about the extent, degree, amount, or intensity of something, often combined with adjectives or adverbs.

   • How old are you?
   • How much does it cost?
   • How far is the station?

   deInterrogativadverb (Grad/Menge)ruВопросительное наречие (степень/количество)escuánto/cómo (grado o cantidad)frAdverbe interrogatif de degré/quantitéptAdvérbio interrogativo (grau/quantidade)zh疑问副词（程度/数量）arظرف استفهام (الدرجة/الكمية)

3. Interrogative adverb (condition/state) A1 formal

   Used in questions to ask about the condition, state, or quality of a person or thing.

   • How are you feeling today?
   • How was your trip?
   • How is the weather?

   deFrageadverb (Zustand/Befinden)ruВопросительное наречие (состояние/положение)esCómo (interrogativo de estado o condición)frcomment (état, condition)ptAdvérbio interrogativo (estado/condição)zh疑问副词（状况/状态）arحال الاستفهام (الحال/الحالة)

4. Subordinating conjunction (manner clause) A2 formal

   Used to introduce an adverbial clause describing the manner or way in which an action is performed.

   • Do it how I showed you.
   • She sings how her mother taught her.
   • He acted how he thought was best.

   deUnterordnende Konjunktion (Modalsatz)ruПодчинительный союз (придаточное образа действия)escómo (conjunción de modo)frComment (subordonnée de manière)ptConjunção subordinativa (oração de modo)zh从属连词（方式状语从句）arحرف مصدري (جملة الحال أو الكيفية)

5. Exclamatory use (emphasis) A2 informal

   Used in exclamations to express strong emotion, surprise, or emphasis regarding the degree or manner of something.

   • How beautiful this place is!
   • How time flies!
   • How dare you say that!

   deAusrufender Gebrauch (Verstärkung)ruВосклицательное использование (усиление)esUso exclamativo (énfasis)frQue (exclamatif)ptUso exclamativo (ênfase)zh感叹用法（强调）arالاستخدام التعجبي (التوكيد)

6. Conjunction (indirect question) B1 formal

   Used to introduce a noun clause that functions as the object of a verb, reporting a question about manner, degree, or condition.

   • I don't know how to fix this.
   • She explained how the system works.
   • Tell me how you did it.

   deKonjunktion (indirekte Frage)ruСоюз (косвенный вопрос)escómo (conjunción interrogativa indirecta)frcomment (conjonction introduisant une question indirecte)ptConjunção (pergunta indireta)zh连词（间接疑问）arحرف مصدري للاستفهام غير المباشر