Example: Ich möchte so viel wie möglich lernen heute.
Definition
"So viel wie möglich" is a German expression meaning to do or obtain as much as possible within given limits. It implies maximizing effort, quantity, or extent, for example in the phrase "Ich möchte so viel wie möglich lernen heute," which means wanting to learn as much as possible today.
Translations
as much as possible
todo lo posible
zoveel mogelijk
tant com sigui possible
autant que possible
Etymology
The phrase "so viel wie möglich" combines German words where "so viel" means "so much" and "wie möglich" means "as possible." This construction reflects a common way in German to express doing something to the greatest extent feasible. Did you know? This phrase literally translates to "as much as possible," showing the straightforward nature of German phrase formation.
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