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How to Say ‘And that such things come from such things’ in German

Und, dass sowas von sowas kommt

ʊnt das ˈzoːvas fɔn ˈzoːvas kɔmt

[ʊnt das ˈzoːvas fɔn ˈzoːvas kɔmt]

💬 Usage Tip: An example of German's logical structure using 'von' to show origin.

🇩🇪 In Germany: This sentiment emphasizes causality and consequence, a philosophical aspect often explored in German literature.

Phrase Breakdown

Und, dass sowas

ʊnt das ˈzoːvas

Words in this phrase

Und

[ʊnt]

and

A conjunction used to connect sentences or elements in a sentence.

Example

Und das ist nicht alles.

And that is not all.

dass

[das]

that

Used to introduce a clause expressing a statement or thought.

Example

Es ist wichtig, dass es funktioniert.

It's important that it works.

sowas

[ˈzoːvas]

such

Used to emphasize the degree or extent of something.

Example

Sowas erlebe ich täglich.

I experience such things daily.

Von sowas kommt

fɔn ˈzoːvas kɔmt

Words in this phrase

von

[fɔn]

from

Used to indicate the source, origin, or starting point of something.

Example

Es kommt von der Arbeit.

It comes from work.

sowas

[ˈzoːvas]

such

Used to emphasize the degree or extent of something.

Example

Sowas erlebe ich täglich.

I experience such things daily.

kommt

[kɔmt]

comes

The third person singular form of the verb 'kommen', meaning to arrive or appear.

Example

Der Sommer kommt bald.

Summer is coming soon.

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