だそうです

I hear that

→ だ

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I hear that Used to report information you heard from someone or somewhere else. Here, だ links it to a noun or a な-adjective.

JA: この店は有名だそうです。

EN: I hear this shop is famous.

Apparently, it's a handkerchief.

— High and Low (1963)

I hear Tom is currently in the hospital.

I hear he’s a count.

— The Wind Rises (2013)

According to the newspaper, it’s supposed to snow tomorrow.

According to my teacher, I’m a good student.

Apparently.

— スター・トレックII カーンの逆襲 (1982)