Than

German Meaning

als

wie

denn

English Meaning

  1. Used after a comparative adjective or adverb to introduce the second element or clause of an unequal comparison: She is a better athlete than I.
  2. Used to introduce the second element after certain words indicating difference: He draws quite differently than she does.
  3. When. Used especially after hardly and scarcely: I had scarcely walked in the door than the commotion started.
  4. Usage Problem In comparison or contrast with: could run faster than him; outclassed everyone other than her.