Translation of German word "mir" to English
mir
/miːr/
Meaning
NounThe first-person singular, as the object (of a verb, preposition, etc). As the object (direct or indirect) of a verb.
How to use
The word 'mir' is a dative form of the first-person singular pronoun, used to indicate the indirect object of a verb or the object of a preposition.
🇬🇧 English
to me / me
Example
Mir ist es egal, ob du kommst oder nicht.
It doesn't matter to me whether you come or not.
Wer ist da? -Mich. (oder:) Das bin nur ich.
Who 's there? -Me. (or:) That's just me.
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- Das gehört mir— That belongs to me
- Ich gebe mir Mühe— I try my best
- Mir ist kalt— I am cold
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What is the definition of the German word "mir"?▼
The German word "mir" is defined as: "The first-person singular, as the object (of a verb, preposition, etc). As the object (direct or indirect) of a verb."
What does the German word "mir" mean?▼
The German word "mir" means "to me / me" in English.
How do you pronounce the German word "mir"?▼
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Can I see an example sentence with "mir"?▼
Yes, here is a practical example: "Mir ist es egal, ob du kommst oder nicht." (which translates as "It doesn't matter to me whether you come or not.").
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