että — meaning in English
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English meaning
- lest conj Used to introduce something that must be avoided or guarded against; so that not; in case.
- that 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."
- to particle Used before a verb to form the infinitive.
Senses
että is used for these senses in English:
- along the lines of (idiomatic) Similar to, but not exactly equal.
- as the saying goes Used before or after saying an apt proverb, adage, cliché etc.
- lest (after certain expressions denoting fear or apprehension) that (without the negative particle; introduces the reason for an emotion.)
- to (expressing purpose) In order to.
that — full definition
- 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."
- pron Used in place of a noun already mentioned, to refer to it again.
- conj Used to introduce a clause explaining or reporting something, often after verbs like "say," "think," or "know."
- pron Used to introduce extra information about a noun already mentioned (a relative clause), similar to "which" or "who."
- adv To the degree just mentioned; so.