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Wie lange sind Sie schon hier?

How long have you been here? (formal)

In German

Wie lange sind Sie schon hier?

Vee lang-geh zint zee shon heer?
English
How long have you been here? (formal)
Español
¿Cuánto tiempo lleva aquí?
Italiano
Da quanto tempo è qui?

Sentence Breakdown

  • Wie langeHow longInterrogative phrase
  • sindareVerb
  • Sieyou (formal)Formal pronoun
  • schonalreadyAdverb
  • hierhereAdverb

Grammar Point

W-Frage (Wie lange), Perfekt tense implication

Variations

  • Wann sind Sie angekommen?
    When did you arrive?
  • Gefällt es Ihnen hier?
    Do you like it here?

FAQ

How do you say "How long have you been here? (formal)" in German?

"How long have you been here? (formal)" in German is "Wie lange sind Sie schon hier?" (Vee lang-geh zint zee shon heer?).

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