SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTION

als/als/as; when; than

als is a German subordinating conjunction that means as, when, or than. It is pronounced /als/.

Definitions

1.used in past-time clauses to mean 'when'(temporal clause)

a.at the time when something happened (past)

Als ich ein Kind war, spielte ich gerne im Park.When I was a child, I liked playing in the park.

2.used to compare things, often with adjectives/adverbs, meaning 'than'(comparison)

a.introducing the second member of a comparison

Peter ist größer als sein Bruder.Peter is taller than his brother.

3.used to express a function, role, or capacity ('as')(function, role)

a.to indicate someone's role or function

Sie arbeitet als Lehrerin.She works as a teacher.

Frequently asked questions

What does "als" mean in English?
"als" means as, when, or than. It is a German subordinating conjunction.
How do you pronounce "als"?
"als" is pronounced /als/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "als"?
"als" is a subordinating conjunction in German.

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