Translation of German word "als" to English
als
/als/
Meaning
ConjunctionIn the (same) way or manner that; to the (same) degree that.
How to use
The word 'als' is used for comparisons, indicating a similarity or equality between two things. A common mistake is to confuse it with 'wie', which is used for questions about manner.
🇬🇧 English
as
Example
Ich esse als Hauptgericht ein Hähnchen.
I eat as a main course a chicken.
Sie betrachtet ihre Kinder als heilig.
She considers her children holy.
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- als ob— as if
- als obgleich— although
- alsdann— then
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the definition of the German word "als"?▼
The German word "als" is defined as: "In the (same) way or manner that; to the (same) degree that."
What does the German word "als" mean?▼
The German word "als" means "as" in English.
How do you pronounce the German word "als"?▼
You can hear the correct audio pronunciation of the word "als" by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
Can I see an example sentence with "als"?▼
Yes, here is a practical example: "Ich esse als Hauptgericht ein Hähnchen." (which translates as "I eat as a main course a chicken.").
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