als
as
used to compare or show a role or time
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What's the difference between als / denn / während / indem / wie / weil
as — used to compare or show a role or time
Gives a reason or explanation, closer to “because” than to comparative or role-based “as”.
Ich gehe nach Hause, denn ich bin müde.
Я иду домой, потому что я устал.
Shows simultaneity or contrast: “while”, “whereas”.
Ich lese, während du kochst.
Я читаю, пока ты готовишь.
Indicates the way something is done: “by doing”, “by means of”.
Er lernt Deutsch, indem er jeden Tag liest.
Он учит немецкий, читая каждый день.
Used for comparison or for introducing a role/manner: “as”, “like”.
Er arbeitet wie ein Profi.
Он работает как профессионал.
The standard conjunction of cause: “because”. It does not express comparison or role.
Ich bleibe zu Hause, weil es regnet.
Я остаюсь дома, потому что идёт дождь.
Marks the point at which something happens immediately: “as soon as”.
Sobald ich ankomme, rufe ich dich an.
Как только я приеду, я тебе позвоню.
Used for conditions or repeated/future time: “if”, “when”.
Wenn ich Zeit habe, komme ich vorbei.
Если у меня будет время, я зайду.
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How to pronounce als and what this word means
als translation: as. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
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als meaning: what does it mean?
wird zum Vergleichen oder für eine Rolle bzw. Zeit verwendet
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