German Phrase
Wie viel willst du heute abheben?
Meaning
The sentence asks someone how much money they would like to take out of an account or ATM today. It is a polite, informal way to discuss cash needs.
When to use
Use this phrase when you are at a bank, ATM, or discussing cash plans with a friend or family member. It works well in everyday situations where you need to know the amount someone intends to withdraw.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Wievielwillstduheuteabheben?
Wie viel
A question phrase meaning 'how much', used to ask about quantity.
willst (wollen)
2nd person singular present of 'wollen' – expresses desire or intention.
du
Personal pronoun 'you' (informal). In questions it follows the verb.
heute
Adverb of time meaning 'today'.
abheben
Separable verb 'abheben' – to withdraw money. In main clause the prefix 'ab' moves to the end.
🗨In Conversation
Wie viel willst du heute abheben?
How much do you want to withdraw today?
Ich möchte 100 Euro abheben.
I would like to withdraw 100 euros.
✕Common Mistakes
Wie viel will du heute abheben?
Use the 2nd person singular form 'willst' with 'du'.
Wie viel willst du heute machen?
The verb 'machen' means 'to do/make' and cannot replace 'abheben'.
Wie viel willst du heute ab heute abheben?
Do not split the separable verb in the question; the prefix stays at the end.
↔Alternatives
Wie viel Geld möchtest du heute abheben?
How much money would you like to withdraw today?
Wie viel willst du heute abheben?
How much do you want to withdraw today?
Wie viel willst du heute abheben lassen?
How much would you like to have withdrawn today?
Cultural Tip
In Germany cash is still widely used, especially for small purchases. ATMs often have daily limits, so it’s common to ask how much you need before heading to the machine. Using the informal 'du' is appropriate with friends, family, or colleagues, but switch to the formal 'Sie' in a bank setting.