conjunction
so that, so... that
B1
Means 'so that' or 'so... that' and introduces a subordinate clause expressing result or consequence. Subordinating conjunction: it pushes the finite verb to the clause's end (verb‑final word order). Can express purpose or result depending on context. Often written 'sodass' (sometimes 'so dass' colloquially).
Examples
Es regnete so stark, sodass die Straße überflutet wurde.
It rained so heavily that the street was flooded.
Er hat hart gearbeitet, sodass er die Prüfung bestand.
He worked hard so that he passed the exam.
Er sparte Geld, sodass er im Sommer eine Reise buchen konnte, obwohl er wenig Freizeit hatte.
He saved money so that he could book a trip in the summer, although he had little free time.
Details
Mnemonics
Picture a result arrow: cause -> result, labeled 'sodass' between them.
Sounds like 'so dass' — literally sounds like English 'so that'.
Notes
A subordinating conjunction expressing result. It can also be written as 'so dass' (two words) in some contexts or older texts.