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dass-clause
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Meaning
A dass-clause that functions as a subject or an object to the clause on which it depends has no specific meaning.
Form and Function
Dass-clauses are subordinate clauses that are introduced by a conjunction, contain a finite verb form and are subject and object clauses.
| conjunction |
| dass |
| Examples | ||
| Er hat behauptet, dass seine Kinder die besten Schüler sind. |
object
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| Dass sie nicht mitfahren wollen, wusste ich nicht. | ||
| Es ist gefährlich, dass man ohne Helm Motorrad fährt. |
subject
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| Dass man die Prüfung besteht, ist schwer. | ||