conjunction
that
A2
dass: subordinating conjunction meaning 'that' (introducing subordinate clauses) used to report content. It sends the conjugated verb to the end of the clause in German. Not a prepositional or reflexive form. Common in statements and indirect speech; pairs with verbs and doesn't change form.
Examples
Der Reporter schrieb, dass das Konzert abgesagt wurde, weil das Orchester krank war.
The reporter wrote that the concert was canceled because the orchestra was ill.
Ich weiß, dass du morgen kommst.
I know that you're coming tomorrow.
Details
Mnemonics
imagine a bridge labeled 'dass' connecting two clauses
sounds like English 'das' but with double s — remember 'dass' introduces subordinate clauses
Notes
'dass' is a subordinating conjunction and sends the conjugated verb to the end of the clause. Not to be confused with 'das' (the/that).