As is Meaning in English
expression
ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈɪz/, /ɪz
AZ-iz or EZ-iz or iz
ˈæs/ /ˈɪz
AZ-iz or iz
Definition
Used to describe something that is sold, accepted, or left exactly in its current condition, without any changes or guarantees.
Usage & Nuances
Common in legal, business, and sales contexts, especially for used or second-hand goods. Implies no responsibility for future problems. Usually appears after nouns: 'sold as is', 'the car is as is'. Do not use with living things or people.
Spanish: tal cual - en el estado en que se encuentraPortuguese (BR): no estado em que se encontra - como estáPortuguese (PT): no estado em que se encontra - como estáChinese (Simplified): 按原样 - 照目前状况Chinese (Traditional): 按原樣 - 照目前狀況Hindi: जैसा है (मौजूदा स्थिति में)Arabic: على حاله - كما هوBengali: যেমন আছে (as is) - বর্তমান অবস্থায়Russian: как есть - в существующем состоянииJapanese: 現状のまま - そのままVietnamese: nguyên trạng - giữ nguyên hiện trạngKorean: 있는 그대로 - 현재 상태로Turkish: olduğu gibi - mevcut haliyleUrdu: جوں کا توں - اصل حالت میںIndonesian: apa adanya - dalam kondisi sekarang
Example Sentences
The laptop is being sold as is with no warranty.
basic
We accept all donations as is.
basic
You must take the furniture as is.
basic
This car comes as is, so check it carefully before buying.
natural
All items are sold as is—no returns or exchanges.
natural
He bought the house as is and planned to fix everything himself.
natural