als

Meaning

  1. (subordinating) at (approximately) the same moment; when; while; as
  2. than
  3. (nonstandard) To the same degree that, as (distinguished from the aforementioned use in that comparison was between equals)
  4. as; like; in the function of; in the form of
  5. as if
  6. but, other than

Frequency

A1
Pronounced as (IPA)
/als/
Etymology

From Middle High German alles, from Old High German also, alsō (“as, like”); equivalent to all + so. Compare English as.

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Er   war   stets   auf   Frieden
☮️
  und   Ausgleich   bedacht   und   mehr   Diplomat   als   Politiker .

He was always concerned with peace and balance and was more of a diplomat than a politician.

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