deutschdictionary
adverb
(TO INDICATE INCLUSION OR ACCOMPANIMENT)
I have the book with it so I can read. - Ich habe das Buch, damit ich es lesen kann.
(TO INDICATE A CONSEQUENCE OR RESULT)
It rained, thus the flowers grew. - Es regnete, damit die Blumen wuchsen, und somit blühten sie.
(TO INDICATE A MEANS OR METHOD)
He worked hard, thereby achieving his goal. - Er hat hart gearbeitet, damit er befördert wird, und hat dadurch sein Ziel erreicht.
conjunction
(TO EXPRESS A SPECIFIC GOAL)
He saves money in order that he can travel. - Er spart Geld, damit er reisen kann.