tako da / toliko da

Showing a Result

Level 5

A result clause states what follows from the event or degree in the main clause. It differs from a clause stating an intended purpose.

How It Works

Tako da can introduce the consequence of a whole event. With toliko or a degree expression such as tako umoran, the main clause presents the degree responsible for the result.

Compare a result with purpose. Govorio je glasno tako da su ga svi čuli states that everyone heard him. A purpose construction such as govorio je glasno da bi ga svi čuli describes his aim without by itself guaranteeing success.

The position of tako matters. Učini to tako da... may describe the required manner rather than report an already realized consequence. Read the complete construction and its time reference.

Examples (3)

  1. Snijeg je blokirao cestu tako da smo ostali kod kuće.

    Snow blocked the road, so we stayed at home.

  2. Bila je toliko umorna da je odmah zaspala.

    She was so tired that she fell asleep immediately.

  3. Govorio je tako tiho da ga nismo razumjeli.

    He spoke so quietly that we could not understand him.

How It Connects

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tako da / toliko daLevel 5Showing a Result

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Result clauses connect cause and degree to an ensuing outcome.

Words in This Pattern

toliko