Hallo zusammen! 👋
If you’re a German language learner, you’ve probably come across the same dilemma that many do: When do I use wie, and when do I use als?
This blog will help you understand the key differences between these two words and how to use them correctly in German sentences. 🇩🇪📚
Explanation:
Using wie to Show Similarity:
We use wie to show similarity between two things.
For example: Er spricht wie ein Muttersprachler. (He speaks like a native speaker.) 🗣️
In this sentence, we know that he speaks in a similar way to a native speaker, so we use wie. 👍
Using als to Show Contrast:
On the other hand, we use als to show contrast or to highlight a difference between one thing and another.
For example: Ich bin größer als mein Bruder. (I am taller than my brother.) 📏
In this sentence, I am saying that my height is different from my brother’s height, not similar to my brother’s height.
So, we use als, not wie. 👌
Summary:
To distinguish between als and wie when comparing things or actions:
- Use wie for similarities. 👯
- Use als for differences. 🔄
Extra Examples:
Here are some extra examples to help you practice:
- Dieses Auto ist teurer als mein altes Auto. (This car is more expensive than my old car.) 🚗💰
- Sie sieht aus wie ihre Mutter. (She looks like her mother.) 👩👧
- Sie lacht wie ein Kind. (She laughs like a child.) 😂👶
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