ADVERB
damit/ˈdaːmɪt/with it; with that; so that
damit is a German adverb that means with it, with that, or so that. It is pronounced /ˈdaːmɪt/.
Definitions
1.with it; using that; with this/that thing(pronominal adverb)
a.to refer to a means or instrument mentioned before
Er hat einen Stift. Damit schreibt er.—He has a pen. He writes with it.
b.to refer to a method or way
Wie hast du das gemacht? Damit!—How did you do that? With this!
2.so that; in order that(subordinating conjunction)
a.to express purpose or result
Sie spricht langsam, damit alle sie verstehen.—She speaks slowly so that everyone understands her.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "damit" mean in English?
- "damit" means with it, with that, or so that. It is a German adverb.
- How do you pronounce "damit"?
- "damit" is pronounced /ˈdaːmɪt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "damit"?
- "damit" is a adverb in German.
