Alszoals

Alszoals is not a standard word in Dutch and generally appears as a mistaken or colloquial fusion of the separate words "als" and "zoals." In standard Dutch grammar these two words have distinct functions: "als" commonly introduces comparisons of equality (ze is zo groot als haar broer) or conditional clauses (als het regent...), while "zoals" introduces examples or likenesses (doe het zoals ik heb gedaan).

The fused form alszoals sometimes appears in informal speech, regional dialects, or fast written communication, where speakers blend words for emphasis or fluency. When encountered in texts, it is usually attributable to typographical error, nonstandard usage, or dialectal contraction rather than an accepted lexical item. Language authorities and style guides recommend using either "als" or "zoals" according to the intended meaning.

Etymologically both words derive from Germanic roots and have long-standing uses in Dutch and related languages such as Afrikaans. In lexical databases and major dictionaries, entries list "als" and "zoals" separately; there is no widely recognized dictionary entry for alszoals as a single lexical unit.

Because alszoals is nonstandard, writers seeking clarity should choose the appropriate conventional word, or rephrase the sentence, rather than using the fused form.