In German
mit
Meaning: with
Formal or informal? “Mit” means with, and it's always followed by the dative case. Use it for accompaniment, means of transport and ingredients.
Example sentences
Ich fahre mit dem Zug.
I go by train.
Kaffee mit Milch, bitte.
Coffee with milk, please.
Kommst du mit uns?
Are you coming with us?
Grammar note
“Mit” is a preposition that always takes the dative: “mit dem Zug” (the article changes), “mit der Bahn”, “mit uns” (the pronoun changes too).
Common mistake
Don't use the accusative after “mit”. It's always dative: “mit dem Zug” (not “mit den Zug”), and “mit mir”, not “mit ich”.
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Practise it in a lesson →Frequently asked questions
Which case always follows “mit”?
The dative.
How do you say “by train” in German?
“Mit dem Zug”.