German A2 · "dass" and "weil" Clauses
'dass' vs. 'weil' – A2 German Grammar
"dass" or "weil"?
Both conjunctions introduce a subordinate clause with the verb at the end – but they mean different things.
| Conjunction | Meaning | Question |
|---|---|---|
| dass | content (what?) | What do you think/know? |
| weil | reason (why?) | Why? |
Examples: Ich weiß, dass du müde bist. (I know that you're tired.) · Du bist müde, weil du wenig geschlafen hast. (You're tired because you slept little.)