German · connective

damit

so that (purpose)

connectives · set 3

Example sentences

Ich spreche langsam, damit du mich verstehst.

I speak slowly so that you understand me.

Sie stellte den Wecker, damit sie nicht verschläft.

She set the alarm so that she wouldn't oversleep.

Wir gehen früh los, damit wir pünktlich ankommen.

We're leaving early so that we arrive on time.

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