Mit
Example: Ich gehe mit meinem Freund ins Kino.
Definition
"Mit" is a German preposition used to indicate accompaniment or association, often translated as "with" in English. It expresses the idea of being together or alongside someone or something, as in the phrase "Ich gehe mit meinem Freund ins Kino" which means "I go to the cinema with my friend."
Etymology
The German preposition "mit" originates from Old High German "mit" or "mitta," meaning "with" or "among." It is related to the English word "mid," reflecting the concept of being in the middle or alongside. Did you know that "mit" has been a core part of Germanic languages for centuries, consistently serving to express accompaniment?
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"Mit" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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