German word

hiermit

Pronunciation

IPA/hiːɐ̯ˈmɪt/

Meaning

  • adverbhereby

Example

Ich sende hiermit die Fotos.

I hereby send the photos.

Illustration for hiermit (hereby)

More examples

Hiermit überreiche ich Ihnen die unterschriebene Vereinbarung.

I hereby present you with the signed agreement.

Core concept

A formal written gesture that points to the accompanying words as the means of an official act.

Common phrases

  • hiermit informiere

    hereby inform

  • hiermit versichere

    hereby assure

  • hiermit überreiche

    hereby present

Similar words

damit: That action or document provides the basis for carrying out an act.
dadurch: A resulting change arises through that event or fact.
hierdurch: A direct effect or result follows from this document or action.

Definition in German

Ein Adverb, das angibt, dass eine Handlung oder Aussage durch das Genannte bewirkt, begründet oder bestätigt wird und überwiegend in formellen Schreiben verwendet wird.

Word origin

Hiermit combines hier, meaning 'here', with mit, meaning 'with'; the older form hiemit developed into the modern adverb.

Usage tips

  • Hiermit has a formal written register and often introduces an official declaration, while everyday speech usually uses a less formal expression.

Other meanings

  • herewithadverb
  • with thisadverb

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