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as in Swedish

as in Swedish is när, då, lika ... som — as means used to compare two things that are equal, alike, or happening at the same time.

as in Swedish

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

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 Swedish

Common Swedish translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "as" in Swedish?

"as" in Swedish is när, då, lika ... som. 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 Swedish, "as" is när, då, lika ... som.

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

Yes — Swedish has 8 translations listed for "as": när, då, lika ... som, medan, under tiden, som.

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