Connector / Adverb
damit
Pronunciation: /daˈmɪt/
so that, in order that
B1
rank #80
Meanings
Connector
- so that, in order that
Adverb
- with it, with that
- therefore, as a result
Example sentence
Ich stehe früh auf, damit ich pünktlich bin.
I get up early so that I am on time.
Usage
- damit du schlafen kannst — The purpose clause ends with its conjugated verb.
- damit / um … zu — Damit can introduce a purpose with a different subject.
Ich mache das Licht aus, damit du schlafen kannst.
I am turning off the light so that you can sleep.