SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTION

als/als/when (in the past); as; than

als is a German subordinating conjunction that means when (in the past), as, or than. It is pronounced /als/.

Definitions

1.when (referring to a single event or period in the past)(temporal - past)

a.used to introduce a single completed event in the past

Als ich ein Kind war, spielte ich oft im Park.When I was a child, I often played in the park.

2.than (in comparisons)(comparison)

a.used after adjectives/adverbs in comparisons

Er ist größer als sein Bruder.He is taller than his brother.

3.as (in the function/identity of)(role/identity)

a.to indicate a role or function

Sie arbeitet als Lehrerin.She works as a teacher.

Frequently asked questions

What does "als" mean in English?
"als" means when (in the past), as, 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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