mitten
in the middle · middle
Es beschreibt, dass etwas genau im Zentrum oder in der Mitte von etwas anderem ist.
The German word "mitten" is an adverb or preposition meaning "in the middle" or "right in the midst of". It comes from the noun "Mitte", which means "middle" or "center".
Similar words:
- "in der Mitte" (in the middle)
- "mittendrin" (right in the middle)
- "zentral" (central)
Difference:
- "mitten" emphasizes being directly inside or surrounded by something.
- "in der Mitte" is a more neutral, spatial description.
- "mittendrin" is colloquial and expresses being involved or present at the core of something.
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Examples
Wir sind mitten in der Stadt.preposition
We are in the middle of the city.
Das Haus steht mitten im Wald.adverb
The house stands in the middle of the forest.
Wir treffen uns mitten in der Stadt.preposition
We are meeting in the middle of the city.
Mitten im Raum steht ein runder Tisch.preposition
In the middle of the room stands a round table.
Das Haus liegt mitten im Dorf.adverb
The house is located in the middle of the village.
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