damit

conjunction

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in order to

so that

in order that

with it

with that

therewith

so as to

Synonyms and Related Words for damit

um hiermit um … zu mit der Absicht zu

Definition of "damit" in German

Below are the definitions and usage examples of the word "damit" in its original language, German. This section is designed to help you understand the word in different contexts and sentence structures, especially while learning English.

The definitions and example sentences are presented across a range from beginner (A1) to intermediate (B1) levels. This way, you can learn the word step by step, from its most basic meaning to more complex usages. Each example is provided with its translation in German, ready for correct context and usage.

Leitet einen Nebensatz ein, der den Zweck, das Ziel oder die Absicht der Handlung im Hauptsatz angibt.

DE: “Mach schnell, damit wir pünktlich sind.”
A1
EN: “Hurry up so that we are on time.”

DE: “Ich lerne Deutsch, damit ich mit meiner Freundin sprechen kann.”
A2
EN: “I'm learning German so that I can speak with my girlfriend.”

DE: “Bitte schließen Sie die Tür, damit die Wärme im Raum bleibt.”
B1
EN: “Please close the door so that the heat stays in the room.”

Bezieht sich auf eine zuvor genannte Sache oder einen Sachverhalt; anstelle von 'mit dem/der/das'.

DE: “Ich habe einen neuen Ball. Spielst du damit?”
A1
EN: “I have a new ball. Are you playing with it?”

DE: “Das ist ein scharfes Messer. Sei vorsichtig damit!”
A2
EN: “That is a sharp knife. Be careful with it!”

DE: “Er hat mir das Problem erklärt, aber ich weiß nicht, was ich damit anfangen soll.”
B1
EN: “He explained the problem to me, but I don't know what to do with it.”

Words Similar in Spelling to damit

Dame damals dampft