だって (datte)

Meaning & usage

だって is a colloquial conjunction used to give a reason, similar to saying "because" in casual speech. It follows sentences or clauses directly and is common in spoken, informal conversation rather than formal writing.

Example sentences 8

1. iPhoneはインターネットにとって死神しにがみなんだって。

   Apparently "the iPhone sounds the death knell for the Internet."

2. ね、ね、あの店、ニューオープンだって！よってみない？

   Look! That shop's just opened! Why not take a look?

3. 頭はいいとしても、彼だって間違っているかもしれない。

   Granted his cleverness, he may still be mistaken.

4. 彼に金を貸したらダメだってことを分かっていようものを。

   You should have known better than to lend him money.

5. 深夜2時に寝たんだって？今日眠そうなのも当然だね。

   You went to bed at 2 o'clock in the morning? No wonder you look sleepy today.

6. 彼は歌もうまいが、ギターだって同じくらい上手だ。

   His singing is very good, but he plays the guitar just as well.

7. 君は町中の笑いものだっていうことを知らないのか。

   Don't you know that you are the laughingstock of the whole town?

8. 君に会うことは、いつだってとてもうれしいことだ。

   To see you is always a great pleasure.