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“ride along” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈmɪtˌfaːʁən/

Example

Ich fahre heute mit.

I'm riding along today.

Illustration for mitfahren (ride along)

How to say “ride along” in German

“Ride along” in German is mitfahren.

Someone joins a vehicle trip and remains a fellow traveler rather than the person driving.

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

Example sentences with mitfahren

Am Wochenende konnte ich bei Freunden mitfahren.

At the weekend, I was able to ride along with friends.

Tips for using mitfahren

  • The common request "Kann ich mitfahren?" asks for a ride, while "Kannst du mich mitnehmen?" asks someone to take the speaker along.

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