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@argv_minus_one @ThreeSigma @StefanMuelller IMHO the distinction between countable and not countable is (while being certainly helpful) the wrong question.
The difference between "much" and "many" is the question for the amount and cardinality. That's why "much" can be used in many (not all) situations instead of "many".
How much/many potatoes do you need? Fine, as long as they are roughly the same size. Eggs? Depends on the dish. For scrambled eggs "much" should be fine, for boiled eggs not.
@weddige @argv_minus_one @StefanMuelller
How are you distinguishing the terms “countability” and “cardinality”?
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@weddige @argv_minus_one @StefanMuelller
How are you distinguishing the terms “countability” and “cardinality”?
@ThreeSigma "countability" would be the property, that a meaningful "cardinality" exists, and the "cardinality" would be the actual number of items.
The difference between "how much" and "how many" is also not, if a natural number would be reasonable answer, but if that's the answer, that I expect.
How much potatoes? "1kg" or "5 potatoes" would be valid answers.
How many potatoes? "5 potatoes" or just "5" would be valid, "1kg" would not be valid. -
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