How to Say ‘Because I knew that,’ in German
Weil ich wusste das,
vile ikh vuhs-te dahs
[vile ikh vuhs-te dahs]
💬 Usage Tip: 'Das' often introduces a subordinate clause.
Phrase Breakdown
Weil
[vile]
Because
Gives a reason or cause for something.
Weil er müde ist, schläft er.
Because he is tired, he sleeps.
ich
[ikh]
I
First person singular pronoun.
Ich gehe nach Hause.
I am going home.
wusste
[vuhs-te]
knew
Past of 'know', to be aware of something.
Ich wusste die Antwort.
I knew the answer.
das
[dahs]
that
Used to introduce a clause.
Ich wusste, dass du kommst.
I knew that you were coming.
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