This is the 4962nd most frequent Dutch word.
hoe
"Hoe" means "how" in English.
"Hoe" is used here to ask a question about the manner or condition.
Hoe gaat het met jou?
How are you doing?
"Hoe" is used to introduce an indirect question about the method.
Ik weet niet hoe ik dat moet oplossen.
I don't know how to solve that.
"Hoe" is used in a comparative structure to draw a relationship between two characteristics.