Dutch · Grammar & Function Words

met

with

Beginnerpreposition

Definition

Accompanied by or in the company of.

Example

Ik ga met mijn vriend naar het park.

I go to the park with my friend.

Etymology

'Met' stems from the Middle Dutch 'met' or 'mette', which means 'with' and has evolved from the Old Dutch forms maintaining a consistent meaning across time.

How & Where It’s Used

'Met' is used in a variety of contexts, both formal and informal, across spoken and written Dutch. It is ubiquitous in everyday language.

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