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
so
damit
Introducing a clause that is the object of a verb, especially a reporting verb or verb expressing belief, knowledge, perception, etc.
sodass
Introducing a clause that is the object of a verb, especially a reporting verb or verb expressing belief, knowledge, perception, etc.
dass
Introducing a clause that describes the information content of a preceding reporting noun.
damit
Introducing a clause that describes the information content of a preceding reporting noun.
sodass
Introducing a clause that describes the information content of a preceding reporting noun.
jener
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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?
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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."
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pron Used in place of a noun already mentioned, to refer to it again.
"That's exactly what I meant."
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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."
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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."
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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?
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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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