Learn to express purpose in German using "damit" and "um ... zu" with verbs like buchen (to book) and reservieren (to reserve). Understand sentence structure for clear goal communication.
- „Um...zu" is somewhat more formal or written.
| Konjunktion (Conjunction) | Beispiel (Example) |
| damit (so that) | Ich buche ein Hostel, damit wir günstig übernachten. (I book a hostel so that we stay cheaply.) |
| um ... zu (um ... zu) | Ich reserviere ein Doppelzimmer, um bequem zu schlafen. (I reserve a double room, to sleep comfortably in.) |
Exceptions!
- "damit" = subordinate clause with the verb at the end is mandatory
- "um ... zu" can only be used for the subject of the main clause
Exercise 1: Den Zweck ausdrücken mit „damit" und „um … zu"
Instruction: Fill in the correct word.
damit, um
Exercise 2: Multiple Choice
Instruction: Choose the grammatically correct variant that expresses an intention or purpose using 'damit' or 'um ... zu'. Pay close attention to the verb word order in the sentence and the subject of the main clause.