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alias
An alternative name, a pseudonym, or a cover name that a person or thing uses in addition to their actual name.
Der Autor veröffentlichte seine Krimis unter einem Alias, um seine Identität geheim zu halten.
The author published his crime novels under an alias to keep his identity secret.
alias
In information technology, an alternative, often shorter name for a command, file, or email address that points to the original.
Ich habe ein Alias für den langen Befehl eingerichtet, um Zeit zu sparen.
I set up an alias for the long command to save time.
When a person uses an alias, this is almost always expressed with the preposition 'unter' (under). Typical phrases are 'unter einem Alias schreiben' (to write under an alias) or 'unter einem Alias bekannt sein' (to be known under an alias).
Die Spionin reiste unter einem Alias nach Berlin.
The spy traveled to Berlin under an alias.
The word comes directly from Latin, where 'alias' means 'otherwise' or 'else'. An alias is therefore literally an 'anderer Name' (another name).
Viele Hacker agieren im Internet unter einem Alias.
Many hackers operate online under an alias.
In the context of computers, programming, or emails, 'Alias' (alias) refers to an alternative, usually shorter name for a command, file, or address. It serves to simplify things.
Der Systemadministrator hat ein Alias für die E-Mail-Adresse der Abteilung eingerichtet.
The system administrator set up an alias for the department's email address.
pseudonym
Alias generally means an alternative name that a person uses in addition to their real name; a hidden identity is not always essential. A Pseudonym is an invented name that a person uses instead of their real name to hide their identity.
Nora verwendet „Nordlicht“ im Verein als Alias neben ihrem echten Namen.
Nora uses “Northern Light” as an alias at the club alongside her real name.
Nora veröffentlicht den Roman unter dem Pseudonym „Nordlicht“, um ihren echten Namen zu verbergen.
Nora publishes the novel under the pseudonym “Northern Light” to hide her real name.
