Breakdown of Wir bereiten die Besprechung vor, damit alles funktioniert.
wir
we
funktionieren
to work (function)
alles
everything
die Besprechung
the meeting
damit
so that
vorbereiten
to prepare
Questions & Answers about Wir bereiten die Besprechung vor, damit alles funktioniert.
Why is funktioniert at the very end of the sentence?
The word damit (so that) is a subordinating conjunction. In German, these types of connecting words always kick the conjugated verb to the very end of their part of the sentence.
Why is vor sitting by itself right before the comma?
It belongs to the separable verb vorbereiten (to prepare). In a regular main clause like the first half of this sentence, the prefix (vor) detaches and moves to the very end of that clause.
Why do we use damit here instead of just dass (that)?
We use damit because it expresses a goal or purpose. If you just used dass, it would sound like you are simply stating a fact rather than the specific reason for your preparation.
Why does alles take the verb ending -t in funktioniert?
The word alles (everything) is treated as a singular subject, just like in English. Therefore, the verb takes the standard -t ending, exactly as it would for er, sie, or es.
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