This is the 13095th most frequent German word.
alias
The German word "alias" means "also known as" or "otherwise called."
In this sentence, 'alias' is used to introduce a nickname or an alternative name for someone, indicating how they are known or perceived in a certain context.
Mein Freund, alias 'der Läufer', hat gestern einen Marathon absolviert.
My friend, alias 'the runner', completed a marathon yesterday.
Here, 'alias' serves as an explanation or equivalence for something, drawing a parallel to better describe the item using a different, more familiar term.
Die Abkürzung CPU bezeichnet den Prozessor, alias das Gehirn eines Computers.
The abbreviation CPU refers to the processor, alias the brain of a computer.
In this context, 'alias' describes a disguised identity or role of someone, showing how they appear under an alternate portrayal.