adverb
with it, so that
B1
Has two main uses: a pronominal adverb meaning 'with it' (replacing a preposition + object), and a subordinating conjunction meaning 'so that' expressing purpose. As conjunction it introduces a subordinate clause with final verb. Not reflexive; no fixed preposition. Functional ambiguity depends on context and word order.
Examples
Ich schreibe mit dem Stift und kann damit die Karte unterschreiben.
I'm writing with the pen and can sign the card with it.
Er hat die Lampe gedreht, damit das Licht heller wird.
He turned the lamp so that the light would be brighter.
Der Lehrer war damit zufrieden, weil die Klasse leise blieb.
The teacher was satisfied with it because the class remained quiet.
Details
Mnemonics
Picture pointing to a pen and saying 'da mit' (there with it) — use it to remember 'with it/with that'.
Sounds like 'dam it' — imagine pointing to an object and saying 'with that' (with it).
Notes
damit is a pronominal adverb that can mean 'with it/with that' (referring to something) or act like a conjunction meaning 'so that' (introducing purpose). Word order follows normal subordinate clause rules when used as 'so that'.