Als Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Als" is mainly used as conjunction meaning "than", "as" or "when". It is also used as preposition.

Essential properties of "als"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Conjunction

subordinating

Properties as Preposition

  • Governed cases: accusative
  • Functions: modal

Meanings of "als" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Used to introduce a comparison of inequality"

"Als", when used with this meaning, acts as conjunction.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er ist größer als ich.He is taller than me.
  2. Sie läuft schneller als er.She runs faster than him.
  3. Das Buch ist interessanter als der Film.The book is more interesting than the movie.

2.) "Specific moment in the past"

"Als", when used with this meaning, acts as conjunction.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Als ich jung war, spielte ich viel Fußball.When I was young, I played a lot of football.
  2. Sie war gerade im Garten, als es zu regnen begann.She was just in the garden when it started to rain.
  3. Als wir ankamen, war das Konzert schon vorbei.When we arrived, the concert was already over.

3.) "Function or role"

"Als", when used with this meaning, acts as preposition.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er arbeitet als Lehrer an einer Grundschule.He works as a teacher at an elementary school.
  2. Sie wurde als beste Schauspielerin ausgezeichnet.She was awarded as best actress.
  3. Ich spreche hier als Vertreter der Firma.I am speaking here as a representative of the company.
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