This is the 4787th most frequent German word.
al
The word "al" is not a standard German word and may be a typo or shortened form of "als" (meaning "as" or "than").
In this sentence, 'als' is used to indicate the role or profession someone holds. It translates to 'as' in English.
Als Lehrer muss ich komplexe Themen verständlich erklären.
As a teacher, I must explain complex topics clearly.
Here, 'als' functions as a temporal conjunction indicating a specific point in time. It translates to 'when' in English.
Er tat es, als ich nicht hinsah.
He did it when I wasn't looking.
In this usage, 'als' is employed as a comparative conjunction indicating disparity. It translates to 'than' in English.