A1
as
/æz/
conjunction
jak
/jak/· spójnikAlso
gdyponieważ
Definition
Used to state that something happens at the same time as something else, or in the same way.
Examples
Do as I say, not as I do.
Rób, jak mówię, nie jak robię.
As I was walking home, I saw an old friend.
Gdy szedłem do domu, zobaczyłem starego przyjaciela.
As it was getting late, we decided to go home.
Ponieważ robiło się późno, zdecydowaliśmy się iść do domu.
Collocations
as soon asas well asas if
preposition
jako
/ˈjakɔ/· przyimekDefinition
Used to describe the purpose or function of a person or thing.
Examples
He works as a teacher.
On pracuje jako nauczyciel.
She used her scarf as a blanket.
Użyła swojego szalika jako koca.
Synonyms
in the capacity ofin the role of
Collocations
as a resultas a matter of factas a whole
adverb
tak
/tak/· przysłówekDefinition
Used to compare things, meaning 'to the same degree'.
Examples
She is as tall as her brother.
Ona jest tak wysoka jak jej brat.
It's not as easy as it looks.
To nie jest tak łatwe, jak wygląda.
Collocations
as much asas long asas far as
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