SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTION
dass/das/that (introducing a clause)
dass is a German subordinating conjunction that means that (introducing a clause). It is pronounced /das/.
Definitions
1.introduces a subordinate clause expressing reported speech, thought, desire, or fact(subordinating conjunction)
a.used to link main and subordinate clauses
Ich glaube, dass er heute kommt.—I believe that he is coming today.
b.reports what was said or thought
Sie sagt, dass sie müde ist.—She says that she is tired.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "dass" mean in English?
- "dass" means that (introducing a clause). It is a German subordinating conjunction.
- How do you pronounce "dass"?
- "dass" is pronounced /das/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "dass"?
- "dass" is a subordinating conjunction in German.
