Swedish · Question Words
Hur mycket
How much
Beginnerphrase
Definition
Used to ask about amount or price.
Example
Hur mycket kostar det?
How much does it cost?
Etymology
'Hur mycket' combines 'hur' (how) and 'mycket' (much), with both parts tracing their roots to Old Norse and Proto-Germanic. The phrase reflects the function of quantifying or asking about the extent of something.
How & Where It’s Used
'Hur mycket' is frequently used in everyday conversations and written contexts, suitable for both formal and informal registers. It is understood across different regions of Sweden.