As such Meaning in English
expression
ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈsətʃ
AZ SUHCH
ˈæs/ /sˈʌtʃ
AZ SUHTCH
Definition
Used to refer back to something just mentioned, emphasizing its exact nature or status. It often means 'in itself', or clarifies that something does or does not truly have a certain quality.
Usage & Nuances
Formal and often used in academic or professional contexts. Common after negative statements ('not a problem as such'). Avoid using at the start of a sentence. Not the same as 'therefore'.
Spanish: como tal - en sí mismoPortuguese (BR): como talPortuguese (PT): como talChinese (Simplified): 本身 - 就其本身而言Chinese (Traditional): 本身 - 就其本身而言Hindi: स्वतः - स्वयंArabic: بحد ذاته - كَونه كذلكBengali: তেমন কিছু - আদতেRussian: как таковой - само по себеJapanese: そのもの - そういう意味ではVietnamese: như vậy - đúng nghĩaKorean: 그 자체로 - 딱히Turkish: doğrudan böyle - bu şekildeUrdu: بطورِ خاص - فی نفسہIndonesian: sebagai demikian - secara khusus
Example Sentences
The city does not have a subway, as such.
basic
He is not a teacher, as such, but he does help students.
basic
This is not a rule, as such.
basic
We don’t have a plan, as such, just a few ideas.
natural
It’s not a holiday, as such, but most people don’t go to work.
natural
There isn’t a problem, as such—we just need more time.
natural