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that in German

that in German is dermaßen, so, damit — that means used to point out a specific thing, person, or idea, especially one that is more distant (in space, time, or attention) than something called "this.".

that in German

dermaßen
adv
so
adv
damit
conj
Introducing a clause that is the object of a verb, especially a reporting verb or verb expressing belief, knowledge, perception, etc.
sodass
conj
Introducing a clause that is the object of a verb, especially a reporting verb or verb expressing belief, knowledge, perception, etc.
dass
conj
Introducing a clause that describes the information content of a preceding reporting noun.
damit
conj
Introducing a clause that describes the information content of a preceding reporting noun.
sodass
conj
Introducing a clause that describes the information content of a preceding reporting noun.
jener
det
(demonstrative) The (thing, person, idea, etc) indicated or understood from context, especially if more remote physically, temporally or mentally than one designated as "this", or if expressing distinction.
jenes
det
(demonstrative) The (thing, person, idea, etc) indicated or understood from context, especially if more remote physically, temporally or mentally than one designated as "this", or if expressing distinction.
jene
det
(demonstrative) The (thing, person, idea, etc) indicated or understood from context, especially if more remote physically, temporally or mentally than one designated as "this", or if expressing distinction.
jener
pron
(demonstrative) The thing, person, idea, quality, event, action, or time indicated or understood from context, especially if more remote geographically, temporally or mentally than one designated as "this", or if expressing distinction. [from 9thc.]
jenes
pron
(demonstrative) The thing, person, idea, quality, event, action, or time indicated or understood from context, especially if more remote geographically, temporally or mentally than one designated as "this", or if expressing distinction. [from 9thc.]
jene
pron
(demonstrative) The thing, person, idea, quality, event, action, or time indicated or understood from context, especially if more remote geographically, temporally or mentally than one designated as "this", or if expressing distinction. [from 9thc.]
das
pron
(relative, plural that) In a relative clause, referring to a previously mentioned noun, as subject, direct object, indirect object, or object of a preposition; which, who. [from 9thc.]
der
pron
(relative, plural that) In a relative clause, referring to a previously mentioned noun, as subject, direct object, indirect object, or object of a preposition; which, who. [from 9thc.]
die
pron
(relative, plural that) In a relative clause, referring to a previously mentioned noun, as subject, direct object, indirect object, or object of a preposition; which, who. [from 9thc.]

What does "that" mean?

  1. det Used to point out a specific thing, person, or idea, especially one that is more distant (in space, time, or attention) than something called "this."
    "That house on the hill used to belong to my grandmother."
  2. pron Used in place of a noun already mentioned, to refer to it again.
    "That's exactly what I meant."
  3. conj Used to introduce a clause explaining or reporting something, often after verbs like "say," "think," or "know."
    "She said that she would be late."
  4. pron Used to introduce extra information about a noun already mentioned (a relative clause), similar to "which" or "who."
    "The book that you lent me was fantastic."

that in a sentence

  • That house on the hill used to belong to my grandmother.
  • I don't like that idea at all.
  • That's exactly what I meant.
  • Who told you that?

Similar words in German

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "that" in German?

"that" in German is dermaßen, so, damit. that means: Used to point out a specific thing, person, or idea, especially one that is more distant (in space, time, or attention) than something called "this."

How do you use "that" in a sentence?

Example: "That house on the hill used to belong to my grandmother." In German, "that" is dermaßen, so, damit.

Are there other ways to say "that" in German?

Yes — German has 11 translations listed for "that": dermaßen, so, damit, sodass, dass, jener.

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