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alias in German

alias in German is Deckname, Pseudonym — alias means a false or assumed name used instead of a person's real one.

alias in German

Deckname
noun
Another name; especially, an assumed name.
Pseudonym
noun
Another name; especially, an assumed name.

What does "alias" mean?

  1. noun A false or assumed name used instead of a person's real one.
    "The spy travelled under the alias "Mr. Grant"."
  2. noun (computing) A short alternative name that stands in for a longer command, file, or database column.
    "He set up an alias so typing "gs" would run the full git status command."
  3. verb To give something an additional, alternative name.
    "You can alias the column so the report shows "Total Sales" instead of "sum_col_4"."
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alias in a sentence

  • The spy travelled under the alias "Mr. Grant".
  • Police discovered the suspect had used three different aliases.
  • He set up an alias so typing "gs" would run the full git status command.
  • You can alias the column so the report shows "Total Sales" instead of "sum_col_4".

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Frequently asked questions

What is "alias" in German?

"alias" in German is Deckname, Pseudonym. alias means: A false or assumed name used instead of a person's real one.

How do you use "alias" in a sentence?

Example: "The spy travelled under the alias "Mr. Grant"." In German, "alias" is Deckname, Pseudonym.

Are there other ways to say "alias" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "alias": Deckname, Pseudonym.

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