dito
/ˈdiːto/
The German verb for 'ditto' is dito.
dito is used to repeat an action or statement previously mentioned, meaning 'the same' or 'ditto'.
Meaning: (transitive) To repeat the aforesaid, the earlier action etc (verb)
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈdiːto/
Did you know?
- The word dito in German shares a root with the English word 'dictation', as both stem from the Latin 'dicere' meaning 'to say'.
- Even though it looks like a German word, dito is actually an Italian import. It comes from the past participle of the Italian verb 'dire', meaning 'to say'.
- The use of dito in German can be perceived as slightly playful or lazy, depending on the tone, making it less suitable for professional correspondence.
Examples in context
- Ich bin froh, dass ich Sie bald nicht mehr täglich sehen muss! Ja, dito!I’m glad that I won’t have to meet you every day anymore soon! Well, ditto!This sentence shows how to use dito in a conversational response.
Example conversation
Lukas and Laura are discussing their travel plans.
- LukasIch möchte diesen Sommer unbedingt nach Italien.I really want to go to Italy this summer.
- LauraDa sage ich nur dito!To that, I just say ditto!
- LukasDann suchen wir gemeinsam nach einem Hotel.Then let's look for a hotel together.
- LauraDas ist eine gute Idee, Lukas.That is a good idea, Lukas.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry dito, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries dito, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0.
