‘’Much’’ is used when talking about uncountable nouns (things you can’t count individually, niet-telbaar). You use ‘’much’’ to show a large amount of something.
When to use ‘’much’’:
With uncountable nouns (e.g., water, sugar, information).
In negative sentences and questions.
Example sentences:
I don’t have much money.
‘’Money’’ is uncountable because we talk about it as a whole, not in individual units. We use ‘’much’’ in a negative sentence to show a small amount.
How much sugar do you want in your coffee?
‘’Sugar’’ is uncountable because we don’t count each grain of sugar. We use ‘’much’’ in a question to ask about the amount.
There isn’t much time left.
‘’Time’’ is uncountable because we don’t count time in whole numbers like 1 time, 2 times. We use ‘’much’’ in a negative sentence to show that only a little time is left.
Why ‘’much’’ is used”
It shows the amount of something that cannot be counted directly.
We use it in questions or negative sentences to express a small or large quantity.