dass

Goethe A2 Conjunction
1.

that

(The "that" from sentences like "I know that you said this." In old texts it's spelled "daß".)
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Examples
  • Er hat gesagt, dass er um 10 anruft.
  • He said that he will call at 10.
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“dass” or “das” – The Difference (With Quiz)

"das" and "dass" both mean "that", but they're not the same at all. "das" is an article, like "the", and "dass" is a conjunction joining sentences. Let's explore!

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How many meanings does the German word 'dass' have?

dass has 1 distinct meaning: 1. that.

What is 'dass' related to?

This is a standalone entry with no parent word listed.

Where can I learn more about 'dass'?

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“dass” or “das” – The Difference (With Quiz)
"das" and "dass" both mean "that", but they're not the same at all. "das" is an article, like "the", and "dass" is a conjunction joining sentences. Let's explore!
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