ich auch
/ɪç aux/
The English phrase "me too" can be translated into German in several ways depending on the grammatical context. ich auch. Wiktionary also lists mich auch and mir auch.
Meaning: that applies to me as well (phrase)
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) |
In German, you do not have a single fixed phrase for "me too" like in English. Instead, you must choose a form that matches the grammatical role you play in the sentence.
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. Use ich auch when you are the subject, mich auch when you are the direct object (accusative).
How does it change in a sentence?
When the verb is not reflexive, you can use Auch ich or Ich auch.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɪç aux/
Did you know?
- The word auch is a distant relative of the archaic English word 'eke', which you might still see in the phrase 'to eke out a living'.
- In some German dialects, the word mir can actually mean 'we' instead of 'me'.
- Using Auch ich instead of Ich auch can change the emphasis of the sentence to highlight that you, specifically, are included.
Examples in context
- Magst du mich auch?Do you like me, too?This sentence is useful for seeing how to use mich auch as a direct object.Tatoeba #6643256 by Felixjp, translation #1460136 by piksea
- Du hilfst mir auch.You help me too.This sentence shows the use of mir auch.Tatoeba #10289129 by sakslane, translation #10306281 by sundown
- Liebst du mich auch?Do you love me, too?This sentence is an example of using mich auch as a direct object.Tatoeba #10029922 by wolfgangth, translation #9112556 by CK
- Auch ich!Me too!
- Ich ebenfalls.Me too.
- 43 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Felix and Laura are talking about their favorite food.
- FelixIch liebe Pizza mit viel Käse.I love pizza with lots of cheese.
- LauraIch auch! Das ist mein Lieblingsessen.Me too! That is my favorite food.
- FelixWollen wir heute Abend eine bestellen?Shall we order one tonight?
- LauraJa, das ist eine super Idee.Yes, that is a great idea.
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.
