sodass
so that
Introduces a subordinate clause expressing the consequence or result of a previously mentioned situation.
EXAMPLE
Es regnete stark, sodass das Fußballspiel abgesagt wurde.
It rained heavily, so that the soccer match was canceled.
sodass
so that
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Word formation
'Sodass' (so that) is made up of 'so' (so) and 'dass' (that). It is usually written as one word; the spelling 'so dass' is also correct. It appears at the beginning of the subordinate clause it introduces.
EXAMPLE
Der Bus hatte eine Panne, sodass wir zu spät ankamen.
The bus broke down, so that we arrived late.
Word order
'Sodass' (so that) introduces a subordinate clause; therefore, the conjugated verb comes at the end of this subordinate clause.
EXAMPLE
Die Straße war gesperrt, sodass wir einen Umweg fahren mussten.
The road was closed, so that we had to take a detour.
Comma placement
The subordinate clause introduced by 'sodass' (so that) follows the main clause and is separated from it by a comma.
EXAMPLE
Die Heizung fiel aus, sodass die Wohnung schnell abkühlte.
The heating stopped working, so that the apartment quickly cooled down.
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