komm mit
The English phrase "come with me" is translated into German as komm mit.
This phrase is used as a request or command for someone to accompany the speaker to another place.
Which one should you use?
While komm mit mir is grammatically correct, native speakers often use the shortened komm mit to mean "come along" or "come with me" in casual conversation.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase is based on the separable verb mitkommen. This means that the prefix mit moves to the end of the clause in many sentence structures. The form komm mit is the singular imperative used when addressing one person informally, while kommen Sie mit is the imperative used when addressing one or more people formally.
Did you know?
- In some regions, adding a small particle like doch to create komm doch mit transforms a command into a friendly, persuasive invitation.
- The phrase mitkommen is often used when someone is being escorted away by authorities, such as the police saying Kommen Sie bitte mit.
- The German prefix mit is a distant relative of the Middle English word 'mid', which once meant 'with' and is still found in some older English dialects.
Examples in context
- Komm mit mir, Tom.Come with me, Tom.This sentence shows how to address someone specifically using the form komm mit.Tatoeba #6643330 by Felixjp, translation #3819474 by CK
- Komm mit mir, okay?Come with me, OK?This sentence shows how to ask someone to come along using the form komm mit.Tatoeba #6643331 by Felixjp, translation #4306279 by jshholland
- Komm mit mir nach Kanada.Come with me to Canada.This sentence shows how to express movement to a destination using the form komm mit.Tatoeba #3008558 by Esperantostern, translation #12964500 by sundown
- Entschuldigen Sie, können Sie mir bitte folgen?Excuse me, can you please follow me?
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Example conversation
Maximilian wants to show Hannah something in the garden.
- MaximilianSchau mal, komm mit!Look, come with me!
- HannahWohin gehen wir?Where are we going?
- MaximilianIch zeige dir die Blumen.I'll show you the flowers.
- HannahAlles klar, ich komme.All right, I'm coming.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries mit, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
