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so wie er

the way he is; just as he; like he does

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phrase Uncommon #21,872
the way he is; just as he; like he does The exact meaning depends on context. It may introduce a comparison or describe something happening in the manner associated with a male person or masculine noun. In standard German, a comma often follows the phrase when it introduces a subordinate clause.
GE: Ich will nicht so wie er enden.
EN: I don't want to end up like him.

So wie er einen ansieht, hat sicher noch nie ein Mann eine Frau angesehen.

The way he looks at you—surely no man has ever looked at a woman like that.

— Gangs of Wasseypur - Teil 1 (2012)

Ich will nicht so wie er enden.

I don't want to end up like him.

Er hasst und liebt den Ring, so wie er sich selbst hasst und liebt.

He hates and loves the ring, just as he hates and loves himself.

— Der Herr der Ringe - Die Gefährten (2001)

Du warst nie so wie er.

You were never like him.

So wie er in letzter Zeit war.

The way he's been lately.

— Your Name. - Gestern, heute und für immer (2016)

So wie er es sieht.

That's how he sees it.

— Oppenheimer (2023)

So wie er.

Just like him.

— Die Kinder des Monsieur Mathieu (2004)