Mit
Example: Ich gehe mit meinem Freund ins Kino heute Abend.
Definition
"Mit" is a German preposition used to indicate accompaniment or association, meaning 'with.' It shows that someone or something is together or involved with another entity, as in the phrase, 'Ich gehe mit meinem Freund ins Kino heute Abend,' meaning 'I am going to the cinema with my friend tonight.'
Etymology
The German preposition "mit" originates from Old High German 'mit,' which also meant 'with.' It is related to the English word 'with,' both deriving from the Proto-Germanic root *mitha. Did you know? Despite its short form, "mit" has been a fundamental connector in German for centuries, emphasizing togetherness and association.
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"Mit" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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