German Phrase
Wie viel willst du überweisen?
Meaning
This question asks the listener how much money they intend to transfer. It is commonly used when discussing bank transfers, online payments, or any situation where a sum of money is being moved from one account to another.
When to use
Use this phrase in informal settings—among friends, family, or colleagues—when you need to know the exact amount someone plans to send. In a formal or business context you would replace *du* with *Sie* and often use a more polite modal like *möchten*.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Wievielwillstduüberweisen?
Wie viel
Interrogative phrase used to ask about quantity or amount, typically followed by a noun or a verb that implies a quantity.
willst (wollen)
Second‑person singular present of the modal verb *wollen*; expresses desire or intention.
du (personal pronoun)
Informal singular pronoun; in questions it usually follows the modal verb.
überweisen (verb)
A regular verb meaning ‘to transfer (money)’. It takes a direct object in the accusative (the amount) and often a prepositional phrase for the recipient.
🗨In Conversation
Wie viel willst du überweisen?
How much do you want to transfer?
Ich will 200 Euro überweisen.
I want to transfer 200 euros.
✕Common Mistakes
Willst du überweisen?
Missing the quantity; the question becomes ‘Do you want to transfer?’ which is less specific.
Wie viel willst du überweisen du?
The pronoun *du* should stay before the infinitive, not after it.
Wie viel wollen Sie überweisen?
In formal contexts you should use *möchten* and *Sie*: *Wie viel möchten Sie überweisen?* Using *willst* with *Sie* sounds rude.
↔Alternatives
Wie hoch ist der Betrag, den du überweisen möchtest?
What is the amount you would like to transfer?
Wieviel Geld willst du überweisen?
How much money do you want to transfer?
Wie viel möchtest du überweisen?
How much would you like to transfer?
Cultural Tip
In German‑speaking countries it is customary to state the amount *before* the currency (e.g., *200 Euro*). When dealing with banks or official institutions, use the formal *Sie* and the polite modal *möchten*: *Wie viel möchten Sie überweisen?* This shows respect and avoids sounding too familiar.