No. 4,787 in German
al
The word "al" is not a standard German word and may be a typo or shortened form of "als" (meaning "as" or "than").
In a sentence
Als Lehrer muss ich komplexe Themen verständlich erklären.
As a teacher, I must explain complex topics clearly.
In this sentence, 'als' is used to indicate the role or profession someone holds. It translates to 'as' in English.
Er tat es, als ich nicht hinsah.
He did it when I wasn't looking.
Here, 'als' functions as a temporal conjunction indicating a specific point in time. It translates to 'when' in English.
Er ist stärker als ich.
He is stronger than me.
In this usage, 'als' is employed as a comparative conjunction indicating disparity. It translates to 'than' in English.
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