Ways to say it
| German | IPA |
|---|---|
| ich auch | /ɪç aux/ |
| mich auch | /mɪç aʊ̯x/ (word by word) |
| mir auch | /miːɐ̯ aʊ̯x/ (standard, word by word) |
These forms are used to indicate that something applies to the speaker as well as the person previously mentioned.
Which one should you use?
Unlike English, where 'me too' is a fixed phrase, German requires you to choose the form based on the grammatical case required by the verb in the preceding sentence.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the Berlin dialect, Ick ooch. is a colloquial and informal way to say 'me too'. In the Bavarian dialect, I a aa. is used to express 'me too'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The correct form depends on how you function in the sentence: use ich auch when you are the subject of the implied verb (for example, responding to 'I am hungry'). Use mich auch when you are the direct object of the verb. And use mir auch when you are the indirect object of the verb.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɪç aux/
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid using ich auch for every situation. You must change the pronoun case to match the requirements of the verb (nominative, accusative or dative) used in the conversation.
When do people say it?
An informal way to say 'me too' meaning 'It's the same with me' is Ist bei mir genauso.
Did you know?
- The German word auch is a direct relative of the archaic English word 'eke', as seen in the phrase 'to eke out a living'.
Examples in context
- Magst du mich auch?Do you like me, too?This sentence is useful for practicing the use of mich auch as an accusative object.Tatoeba #6643256 by Felixjp, translation #1460136 by piksea
- Du hilfst mir auch.You help me too.This sentence is useful for practicing the use of mir auch as a dative object.Tatoeba #10289129 by sakslane, translation #10306281 by sundown
- Liebst du mich auch?Do you love me, too?Tatoeba #10029922 by wolfgangth, translation #9112556 by CK
- Ich reise gern.I enjoy traveling
- Ich liebe Pizza.I love pizza
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Example conversation
Julian and Hannah are talking about their plans for the weekend.
- JulianIch gehe am Samstag ins Kino.I am going to the cinema on Saturday.
- HannahIch auch!Me too!
- JulianWillst du mitkommen?Do you want to come along?
- HannahJa, sehr gerne.Yes, I would love to.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “me too” translations and entries ich auch, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (mich, auch, mir) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries auch, ich, mich, mir, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
