Explanation
Express a conclusion or hearsay; 'I heard', 'it means', 'it can be said'.
Formation
Verb-casual + ということだ, い-Adjective + ということだ, な-Adjective + だということだ, Noun + だということだ
Detailed explanation
The ～ということだ grammar point is used to express a conclusion, summary, or hearsay about a certain situation or statement. It can be translated as 'I heard', 'it means', or 'it can be said' in English. This grammar point is often used with verbs, adjectives, and nouns.
Examples
Kare wa raishuu kekkon suru to iu koto da.
I heard that he is getting married next week.
Kono shiken wa muzukashii to iu koto da.
It means this exam is difficult.
Kanojo ga hikkoshita to iu koto da.
I heard that she has moved.
Kare wa shigoto ga umaku ikanai da to iu koto da.
It can be said that his work is not going well.
Practice
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.