How do you use "そうだ" in a sentence?

Here's an example: "明日、雨が降るそうだ。"

What does "そうだ" mean in English?

"そうだ" means "I hear / Apparently" in English. It is a auxiliary in Japanese.

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soh dah

auxiliary

English

I hear / Apparently

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