Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #50
Word (Wort)

damit

Translation (Übersetzung) with it/that, so that, in order to
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [daˈmɪt]
A2
Conjunction/Pronoun
Beginner
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
grammar conjunction pronoun A2 da-compound purpose
"damit" is a versatile word that functions both as a da-compound pronoun (replacing a prepositional phrase with "mit") and as a subordinating conjunction introducing a purpose clause. As a pronoun, it is often used to avoid repetition. As a conjunction, it is equivalent to "so that" or "in order to" in English and sends the verb to the end of the clause.

damit - German Conjunction/Pronoun - damit Meaning - damit Translation - damit Conjunction/Pronoun Examples

damit is a German Conjunction/Pronoun

Learn damit meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. damit is classified as a Conjunction/Pronoun in German grammar.

damit Examples (Beispiele) in English

damit examples with English translations. See how to use damit in sentences. damit example sentences in English below.

Ich lerne viel, damit ich die Prüfung bestehe.
I study a lot so that I pass the exam.
Expressing purpose
Sie spricht langsam, damit alle sie verstehen.
She speaks slowly so that everyone understands her.
Expressing purpose
Er schreibt eine Liste, damit er nichts vergisst.
He is writing a list so that he doesn't forget anything.
Expressing purpose

damit Examples (Beispiele) in English

damit examples with English translations. See how to use damit in sentences. damit example sentences in English below.

Ich habe einen neuen Computer. Ich arbeite jetzt damit.
I have a new computer. I work with it now.
Replacing 'mit dem Computer'
Das ist mein Auto. Ich fahre damit zur Arbeit.
That is my car. I drive to work with it.
Replacing 'mit dem Auto'
Hier ist der Schlüssel. Du kannst damit die Tür öffnen.
Here is the key. You can open the door with it.
Replacing 'mit dem Schlüssel'

damit — common mistakes (English)

Learner-focused corrections for damit — typical errors vs. correct German, with short explanations.

  • Ich lerne Deutsch, damit ich spreche besser.
    Ich lerne Deutsch, damit ich besser spreche.
    As a subordinating conjunction, "damit" sends the conjugated verb to the end of the clause. The verb "spreche" must be placed at the end.
  • Ich brauche einen Stift. Kannst du mir geben damit?
    Ich brauche einen Stift. Kannst du mir damit geben?
    As a pronoun, "damit" typically precedes the verb in main clauses (except in questions where it may start the sentence). It should not be placed at the end like in English.
  • Ich trinke Kaffee, damit wach zu bleiben.
    Ich trinke Kaffee, um wach zu bleiben.
    "damit" introduces a full clause with a subject and conjugated verb. For infinitive constructions (when the subject is the same), use "um...zu" instead.

damit Word Family - damit Related Words - damit Family Members

damit Word Family (Wortfamilie)

damit word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn damit family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore damit related words and expand your German vocabulary.

Da-compound (Da-Kompositum)
daran
Meaning: on it/that
Example: Denkst du daran? (Are you thinking about it?)
Pronoun
darüber
Meaning: about it/that
Example: Wir sprechen darüber. (We are talking about it.)
Pronoun
Related Conjunction (Verwandte Konjunktion)
weil
Meaning: because
Example: Ich bleibe zu Hause, weil ich krank bin. (I'm staying home because I'm sick.)
Conjunction

damit Usage - damit Collocations - damit Idioms - damit Synonyms - damit Antonyms

damit Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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damit Collocations (Kollokationen)

damit collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn damit word combinations and how to use damit with other words naturally.

Was machst du damit?
What are you doing with that?
High frequency
Kann ich dir damit helfen?
Can I help you with that?
High frequency
Ich bin nicht damit einverstanden.
I don't agree with that.
Medium frequency
Er hat nichts damit zu tun.
He has nothing to do with it.
Medium frequency
Sie ist sehr zufrieden damit.
She is very satisfied with it.
Medium frequency
Wir müssen uns damit abfinden.
We have to come to terms with it.
Low frequency

damit Idioms (Redewendungen)

damit idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing damit with meanings and explanations. Master damit expressions used in everyday German.

Damit basta!
And that's that!
Used to end a discussion emphatically, indicating the matter is settled.
Damit ist nicht zu spaßen.
That's nothing to joke about.
Used to indicate that something is serious and should not be taken lightly.
Damit kann man leben.
One can live with that.
Expressing acceptance of a situation, even if it's not ideal.

damit Synonyms (Synonyme)

damit synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for damit and expand your German vocabulary. Learn damit similar words and their usage.

um zu
Meaning: in order to
High similarity
sodass
Meaning: so that
Medium similarity
dafür
Meaning: for it/that
Low similarity

damit Antonyms (Antonyme)

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ohne dass
Meaning: without
obwohl
Meaning: although

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damit Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

damit semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to damit. Explore damit related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn damit contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

um sodass weil obwohl mit

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