mittels
See also: Mittels
German
Etymology
Originally a genitive of Mittel (“means”).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈmɪtl̩s/
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Preposition
mittels
- by (indicates a means)
Synonyms
- vermittels
Usage notes
The prepositions mittels and vermittels belong to the formal written language.They require the genitive:
- Kommunikation mittels technischer Systeme
- Veranschaulichung eines Sachverhalts mittels eines Vergleichs
- vermittels seines technischen Könnens
- vermittels einer Methode
Further reading
- mittels in Duden online