English–German

“middle” in German

German

Alsomittlere

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈmɪtə/

Example

Stell den Stuhl in die Mitte.

Put the chair in the middle.

Illustration for Mitte (middle)

How to say “middle” in German

“Middle” in German is Mitte.

A point or zone halfway between opposing sides, ends, or surrounding areas.

Full entry for Mitte: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Mitte

Die Lampe hängt genau in der Mitte des Raumes.

The lamp hangs exactly in the middle of the room.

Tips for using Mitte

  • The feminine noun takes die Mitte, and movement toward it uses in die Mitte, while a fixed position uses in der Mitte.

Other German words for “middle”

Die mittlere Reihe ist reserviert.

The middle row is reserved.

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