English–German

“as” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/als/

Example

Sie arbeitet als Lehrerin.

She works as a teacher.

Illustration for als (as)

How to say “as” in German

“As” in German is als.

A person steps into a named capacity, while als can also connect a comparison or an event viewed at a particular time.

Full entry for als: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with als

Viele sehen ihn als Experten.

Many see him as an expert.

Tips for using als

  • The time meaning normally refers to a single past event, as in Als ich ankam, while wenn commonly introduces repeated or present conditions.

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