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/ˈðæt/ /ˈd̪æt/ /ˈðɛt/

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noun

Das, jenes

Something being indicated that is there; one of those.

Examples :

"My sister brought several books to the library, and that one is about dinosaurs. "

Meine Schwester brachte mehrere Bücher in die Bibliothek, und das da ist über Dinosaurier.

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adverb

So, derart

(degree) To a given extent or degree.

Examples :

""The ribbon was that thin." "I disagree, I say it was not that thin, it was thicker... or maybe thinner...""

„Das Band war so dünn.“ „Da bin ich anderer Meinung, ich sage, es war nicht so dünn, es war dicker... oder vielleicht dünner...“

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adverb

So, derart

(degree) To a great extent or degree; very, particularly (in negative constructions).

Examples :

"The student studied diligently, so that he understood the lesson very well. "

Der Schüler lernte fleißig, so dass er die Lektion sehr gut verstand.

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adverb

So, derart

To such an extent; so. (in positive constructions).

Examples :

"Ooh, I was that happy I nearly kissed her."

Ich war so glücklich, dass ich sie fast geküsst hätte.

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pronoun

Jenes, dieses

Examples :

"He went home, and after that I never saw him again."

Er ging nach Hause, und danach sah ich ihn nie wieder.

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pronoun

Dieses, jenes

The known (thing); used to refer to something just said.

Examples :

"My teacher said that the test will be on Friday. "

Mein Lehrer sagte, dass der Test am Freitag stattfinden wird.

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pronoun

Jene, dieses

(demonstrative) The aforementioned quality or proposition; used to emphatically affirm or deny a previous statement or question.

Examples :

"The water is so cold! — That it is."

Das ist es.

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pronoun

Welche, die

(relative) (plural that) Which, who; representing a subject, direct object, indirect object, or object of a preposition.

Examples :

"The CPR course that she took really came in handy."

Der CPR-Kurs, den sie belegt hat, war wirklich nützlich.

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pronoun

Welches, was

Used in place of relative adverbs such as where or when; often omitted.

Examples :

"the last time that [= when] I went to Europe"

Das letzte Mal, als ich nach Europa ging,

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conjunction

Dass

Introducing a clause which is the subject or object of a verb (such as one involving reported speech), or which is a complement to a previous statement.

Examples :

"He told me that the book is a good read."

Er sagte mir, dass das Buch gut zu lesen ist.

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conjunction

Weil, da

Introducing a subordinate clause expressing a reason or cause: because, in that.

Examples :

"Be glad that you have enough to eat."

Sei froh, weil du genug zu essen hast.

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conjunction

Damit, sodass

Introducing a subordinate clause that expresses an aim, purpose or goal ("final"), and usually contains the auxiliaries may, might or should: so, so that.

Examples :

"My parents are saving money now, so that they may buy a new car next year. "

Meine Eltern sparen jetzt Geld, damit sie nächstes Jahr ein neues Auto kaufen können.

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conjunction

Dass

Introducing — especially, but not exclusively, with an antecedent like so or such — a subordinate clause expressing a result, consequence or effect.

Examples :

"The noise was so loud that she woke up."

Der Lärm war so laut, dass sie aufwachte.

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conjunction

Da, in Anbetracht dessen, dass

Introducing a premise or supposition for consideration: seeing as; inasmuch as; given that; as would appear from the fact that.

Examples :

"That the weather is sunny today, we should go for a walk in the park. "

Da das Wetter heute sonnig ist, sollten wir im Park spazieren gehen.

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conjunction

Dass

Introducing a subordinate clause modifying an adverb.

Examples :

"How often did she visit him? — Twice that I saw."

Wie oft hat sie ihn besucht? — Zweimal, dass ich es gesehen habe.

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conjunction

dass

Introducing an exclamation expressing a desire or wish.

Examples :

"Oh that spring would come!"

Ach, dass der Frühling doch kommen möge!

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conjunction

Dass

Introducing an exclamation expressing a strong emotion such as sadness or surprise.

Examples :

"My dog just ran away! That made me so sad. "

Mein Hund ist gerade weggelaufen! Das hat mich so traurig gemacht.

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