as

US /æz/
UK /æz/
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während, als

used to indicate that something happens during the time that something else is happening

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He sang as he walked down the street.
Er sang, während er die Straße entlangging.
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She watched as the children played.
Sie sah zu, wie die Kinder spielten.
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whilewhen
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als

used to indicate the function or character of someone or something

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He works as a teacher.
Er arbeitet als Lehrer.
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She used the blanket as a makeshift curtain.
Sie benutzte die Decke als provisorischen Vorhang.
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likein the capacity of
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da, weil

used to state the reason for something; because

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As it was raining, we stayed indoors.
Da es regnete, blieben wir drinnen.
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She couldn't come as she was ill.
Sie konnte nicht kommen, da sie krank war.
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becausesince
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als, wie

to the same degree or extent; like

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He is as tall as his brother.
Er ist so groß wie sein Bruder.
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It's not as easy as it looks.
Es ist nicht so einfach, wie es aussieht.
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likeequally
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wie

used to refer to the fact or situation that applies

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He did as he was told.
Er tat, wie ihm gesagt wurde.
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You can go as you are.
Du kannst gehen, wie du bist.
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in the way thataccording as