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as in Dutch

as in Dutch is naarmate, terwijl, toen — as means used to compare two things that are equal, alike, or happening at the same time.

as in Dutch

naarmate
adv
To such an extent or degree; to the same extent or degree.
terwijl
adv
To such an extent or degree; to the same extent or degree.
toen
adv
To such an extent or degree; to the same extent or degree.
zo
adv
To such an extent or degree; to the same extent or degree.
zoals
adv
Considered to be, in relation to something else; in the relation (specified).
omdat
adv
Considered to be, in relation to something else; in the relation (specified).
als
adv
Considered to be, in relation to something else; in the relation (specified).
naarmate
adv
Considered to be, in relation to something else; in the relation (specified).
aangezien
adv
Considered to be, in relation to something else; in the relation (specified).
want
adv
Considered to be, in relation to something else; in the relation (specified).
als
adv
(formal, somewhat, dated) For example; for instance. (Compare such as.)
as
adv
(formal, somewhat, dated) For example; for instance. (Compare such as.)
zoals
conj
In the (same) way or manner that; to the (same) degree that.
toen
conj
In the (same) way or manner that; to the (same) degree that.
zo
conj
In the (same) way or manner that; to the (same) degree that.
naarmate
conj
At the same time that, during the same time when: while.
terwijl
conj
At the same time that, during the same time when: while.
toen
conj
At the same time that, during the same time when: while.
omdat
conj
Being that, considering that, because, since.
aangezien
conj
Being that, considering that, because, since.
want
conj
Being that, considering that, because, since.
als
conj
(dated) Introducing a comparison with a hypothetical state (+ subjunctive, or with the verb elided): as though, as if. [to 19th century]
as
conj
(dated) Introducing a comparison with a hypothetical state (+ subjunctive, or with the verb elided): as though, as if. [to 19th century]
als
conj
(law) used before a preposition to clarify that the prepositional phrase restricts the meaning of the sentence; specifically.
as
conj
(law) used before a preposition to clarify that the prepositional phrase restricts the meaning of the sentence; specifically.
in de rol van
conj
(law) used before a preposition to clarify that the prepositional phrase restricts the meaning of the sentence; specifically.
omdat
noun
(unit of weight) A libra.
als
noun
(unit of weight) A libra.
aangezien
noun
(unit of weight) A libra.
want
noun
(unit of weight) A libra.
as
noun
(unit of weight) A libra.
zoals
noun
(numismatics, Ancient Rome) Any of several coins of Rome, coined in bronze or later copper; or the equivalent value.
omdat
noun
(numismatics, Ancient Rome) Any of several coins of Rome, coined in bronze or later copper; or the equivalent value.
als
noun
(numismatics, Ancient Rome) Any of several coins of Rome, coined in bronze or later copper; or the equivalent value.
naarmate
noun
(numismatics, Ancient Rome) Any of several coins of Rome, coined in bronze or later copper; or the equivalent value.
terwijl
noun
(numismatics, Ancient Rome) Any of several coins of Rome, coined in bronze or later copper; or the equivalent value.
aangezien
noun
(numismatics, Ancient Rome) Any of several coins of Rome, coined in bronze or later copper; or the equivalent value.
omdat
prep
Introducing a basis of comparison, with an object in the objective case.
als
prep
Introducing a basis of comparison, with an object in the objective case.
naarmate
prep
Introducing a basis of comparison, with an object in the objective case.
terwijl
prep
Introducing a basis of comparison, with an object in the objective case.
aangezien
prep
Introducing a basis of comparison, with an object in the objective case.
want
prep
Introducing a basis of comparison, with an object in the objective case.
zoals
prep
In the role of.
als
prep
In the role of.
naarmate
prep
In the role of.
terwijl
prep
In the role of.
toen
prep
In the role of.
as
prep
In the role of.
zoals
prep
In the form of.
naarmate
prep
In the form of.
terwijl
prep
In the form of.
toen
prep
In the form of.

What does "as" mean?

  1. conj Used to compare two things that are equal, alike, or happening at the same time.
    "She sang as she worked."
  2. conj Because; since (giving a reason).
    "As it was raining, we stayed inside."
  3. prep In the role or function of.
    "He works as a teacher."
  4. adv Used before an adjective or adverb in comparisons of equal degree, typically paired with a second "as".
    "This bag is as heavy as that one."

as in a sentence

  • She sang as she worked.
  • Do it as I showed you.
  • As it was raining, we stayed inside.
  • He works as a teacher.

Similar words in Dutch

Common Dutch translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "as" in Dutch?

"as" in Dutch is naarmate, terwijl, toen. as means: Used to compare two things that are equal, alike, or happening at the same time.

How do you use "as" in a sentence?

Example: "She sang as she worked." In Dutch, "as" is naarmate, terwijl, toen.

Are there other ways to say "as" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 11 translations listed for "as": naarmate, terwijl, toen, zo, zoals, omdat.

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