Mitten in
Example: Das Kino liegt mitten in der Stadt, ganz nah.
Definition
"Mitten in" is a German prepositional phrase used to indicate that something is located exactly in the middle or center of a place or area. For example, in the phrase 'Das Kino liegt mitten in der Stadt,' it means the cinema is situated right in the heart of the city.
Translations
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in the middle of -
en medio de -
midden in -
enmig de -
au milieu de
Etymology
The phrase "mitten in" combines the German word "mitten," meaning 'in the middle,' and the preposition "in," meaning 'in.' "Mitten" itself comes from the Old High German word "mitto," which relates to the middle or center. Did you know? The phrase emphasizes precise centrality, making it a useful expression in everyday German to describe exact locations.
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