dass
that
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The German word "dass" is a subordinating conjunction used to introduce subordinate (dependent) clauses, similar to the English "that" in indirect speech or explanation.
- It is not composed of smaller meaningful words in isolation.
- Usage: connecting clauses, e.g., Ich glaube, dass er kommt ("I think that he is coming").
Similar words:
- "da" (because, since) – indicates cause rather than content.
- "ob" (whether) – used for indirect yes/no questions.
- "weil" (because) – for causal clauses, but not for content/statement clauses.
Difference:
"dass" introduces factual or belief clauses (content clauses), while others express cause (weil, da) or doubts/questions (ob).
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Examples
Er hofft, dass das Wetter morgen gut sein wird.conjunction
He hopes that the weather will be good tomorrow.
Er denkt, dass es morgen regnen wird.conjunction
He thinks that it will rain tomorrow.
Sie hofft, dass es nicht regnet.conjunction
She hopes that it doesn't rain.
Kinder lernen, dass Lesen wichtig ist.conjunction
Children learn that reading is important.
Er denkt, dass die Schule später beginnt.conjunction
He thinks that the school starts later.
Leo sagt, dass es regnet.conjunction
Leo says that it is raining.
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