Nebensätze mit 'dass' — Subordinate Clauses with 'dass'
'dass' (that) introduces a subordinate clause expressing thoughts, beliefs, knowledge, or feelings. The key rule: the verb goes to the END of the dass-clause.
Common Verbs Used with 'dass'
In a dass-clause, the conjugated verb moves to the LAST position
Main clause: Ich glaube + dass-clause: du Recht HAST
Full sentence: Ich glaube, dass du Recht hast.
The comma ALWAYS comes before 'dass'
In compound tenses, the auxiliary verb goes last: Ich weiß, dass er nach Hause gegangen IST.
Beispiele — Examples
'dass' vs. 'das' — Don't Confuse!
💡 If you can replace the word with 'welches' (which), use 'das'. If you're introducing a thought/belief/fact, use 'dass'.
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