No. 739 in German
sodass
"So that" (used to indicate purpose or consequence).
In a sentence
Ich habe mich frühzeitig informiert, sodass ich gut vorbereitet war.
I informed myself early, so that I was well prepared.
Here, "sodass" introduces a result clause, connecting the main action (informing early) to the outcome (being well prepared).
Er sprach leise, sodass niemand ihn hören konnte.
He spoke quietly, so that no one could hear him.
In this example, "sodass" connects the manner of the action (speaking quietly) with its consequence (no one could hear them).
Die Sonne schien hell, sodass die Kinder im Park spielen konnten.
The sun was shining brightly, so that the children could play in the park.
Here, "sodass" is used to express a cause-effect relationship: the bright sunshine enables the children to play in the park.
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