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als

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Meaning of als

used to compare or show a role or time

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What's the difference between als / denn / während / indem / wie / weil

🇩🇪German
als

as — used to compare or show a role or time

A1Very Often
D
🇩🇪German
denn

Gives a reason or explanation, closer to “because” than to comparative or role-based “as”.

A1Often

Ich gehe nach Hause, denn ich bin müde.

Я иду домой, потому что я устал.

W
🇩🇪German
während

Shows simultaneity or contrast: “while”, “whereas”.

A1Very Often

Ich lese, während du kochst.

Я читаю, пока ты готовишь.

I
🇩🇪German
indem

Indicates the way something is done: “by doing”, “by means of”.

A1Rarely

Er lernt Deutsch, indem er jeden Tag liest.

Он учит немецкий, читая каждый день.

W
🇩🇪German
wie

Used for comparison or for introducing a role/manner: “as”, “like”.

A1Very Often

Er arbeitet wie ein Profi.

Он работает как профессионал.

W
🇩🇪German
weil

The standard conjunction of cause: “because”. It does not express comparison or role.

A1Very Often

Ich bleibe zu Hause, weil es regnet.

Я остаюсь дома, потому что идёт дождь.

S
🇩🇪German
sobald

Marks the point at which something happens immediately: “as soon as”.

A1Often

Sobald ich ankomme, rufe ich dich an.

Как только я приеду, я тебе позвоню.

W
🇩🇪German
wenn

Used for conditions or repeated/future time: “if”, “when”.

A1Very Often

Wenn ich Zeit habe, komme ich vorbei.

Если у меня будет время, я зайду.

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als meaning: what does it mean?

wird zum Vergleichen oder für eine Rolle bzw. Zeit verwendet

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