Mitten Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Mitten" is mainly used as adverb meaning "in the middle", "in the center" or "amidst". It is also used as preposition.

Essential properties of "mitten"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Preposition

  • Governed cases: genitive
  • Functions: local

Meanings of "mitten" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "In the middle/center of something"

"Mitten", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Baum steht mitten im Garten.The tree stands in the middle of the garden.
  2. Sie stand mitten auf der Straße.She stood in the middle of the street.
  3. Das Haus liegt mitten in der Stadt.The house is located in the middle of the city.

2.) "In the middle of (followed by 'in' or 'unter')"

"Mitten", when used with this meaning, acts as preposition.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Wir standen mitten in der Menschenmenge.We stood in the middle of the crowd.
  2. Das Dorf liegt mitten im Wald.The village is located in the middle of the forest.
  3. Er fühlte sich mitten unter Freunden.He felt right among friends.
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