German word

Mitte

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈmɪtə/

Meaning

  • feminine nounmiddle

Example

Stell den Stuhl in die Mitte.

Put the chair in the middle.

Illustration for Mitte (middle)

More examples

Die Lampe hängt genau in der Mitte des Raumes.

The lamp hangs exactly in the middle of the room.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • in der Mitte

    in the middle

  • die Mitte des Tisches

    the middle of the table

  • in die Mitte stellen

    put ___ in the middle

Similar words

Zentrum: The central place or area of a city, building, or activity.
Mittelpunkt: A point that draws attention or serves as the focus of movement.
Kern: The most important or essential part of something.

Definition in German

Der zentrale Punkt oder Bereich zwischen zwei oder mehreren Punkten; der Mittelpunkt.

Word origin

Mitte developed through Middle High German from Old High German forms related to Proto-Germanic *midjō and is cognate with English middle.

Usage tips

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

Other meanings

  • centernoun
  • midsectionnoun

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