English–German

“with” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/mɪt/

Example

Er spricht mit seiner Schwester.

He speaks with his sister.

Illustration for mit (with)

How to say “with” in German

“With” in German is mit.

A person or thing stays alongside another as a companion, tool, or means of getting somewhere.

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

Example sentences with mit

Ich fahre heute mit dem Zug.

Today I am going by train.

Tips for using mit

  • Mit always takes the dative, as in mit meiner Schwester and mit dem Schlüssel, regardless of whether it introduces a person or an instrument.

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