als
as
Meaning of als
Nennt die Rolle oder Funktion von jemandem, z. B. seinen Beruf.
used to say what role or job someone has
Pronunciation
als with English translation
als usage examples
Ich sage dir das als Freund.
I'm telling you this as a friend.
Wir benutzen die Kiste als Tisch.
We use the box as a table.
als synonyms
What's the difference between als, während, wie, sobald, wenn, denn, indem, and weil
Shows simultaneity or contrast: “while”, “whereas”.
Used for comparison or for introducing a role/manner: “as”, “like”.
Marks the point at which something happens immediately: “as soon as”.
Used for conditions or repeated/future time: “if”, “when”.
Advanced: broader words
Gives a reason or explanation, closer to “because” than to comparative or role-based “as”.
Indicates the way something is done: “by doing”, “by means of”.
The standard conjunction of cause: “because”. It does not express comparison or role.
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Questions about this word
What does als mean?
used to say what role or job someone has
How do you pronounce als?
als is pronounced [als].
How is als used in a sentence?
I'm telling you this as a friend. Translation: Ich sage dir das als Freund.
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