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Damit Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Damit" is mainly used as conjunction meaning "so that", "in order that" or "with that". It is also used as adverb and pronoun.
Essential properties of "damit"
Its most important properties are:
Properties as Conjunction
subordinating
Meanings of "damit" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "Expresses purpose: 'so that' or 'in order that'"
"Damit", when used with this meaning, acts as conjunction.
- Definition: "So that, in order that, to. Introduces a subordinate clause expressing purpose."
- Translation(s): so that, in order that
- Synonym(s): um zu, sodass
- Related word(s): dafür, dazu
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ich lerne Deutsch, damit ich in Deutschland studieren kann.
- Er spart Geld, damit er sich ein neues Auto kaufen kann.
- Wir müssen uns beeilen, damit wir den Zug nicht verpassen.
2.) "Refers to something previously mentioned, meaning 'with that'"
"Damit", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.
- Definition: "With that, with it. Refers to something previously mentioned."
- Translation(s): with that, with it, thereby
- Synonym(s): hiermit, dadurch
- Related word(s): womit, davon
📝 Some usage examples:
- Hier ist der Schlüssel. Damit kannst du die Tür öffnen.
- Er hat viel Erfahrung. Damit kann er uns sicher helfen.
- Das ist mein Plan. Was meinst du damit?
3.) "Relative pronoun meaning 'with which' or 'with what'"
"Damit", when used with this meaning, acts as pronoun.
- Definition: "With which, with what. Relative pronoun referring to something previously mentioned."
- Translation(s): with which, with what
- Synonym(s): womit
- Related word(s): wovon, worauf
📝 Some usage examples:
- Sie gab mir ein Werkzeug, damit ich das Problem lösen konnte.
- Er hat eine neue Methode entwickelt, damit man Zeit sparen kann.
- Das ist der Stift, damit ich immer schreiben kann.