inmitten
in the midst of
In the middle of an area or surrounded by people or things. The preposition is usually followed by the genitive.
EXAMPLE
Inmitten des Waldes liegt ein kleiner See.
In the middle of the forest, there is a small lake.
inmitten
amid / in the midst of
inmitten + genitive
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Meanings
inmitten
amid
During an event or under the influence of specific circumstances surrounding someone or something.
EXAMPLE
Inmitten der politischen Krise trat die Ministerin zurück.
Amid the political crisis, the minister resigned.
Usage tips
Construction with “von”
In addition to “inmitten” (in the midst of) with the genitive, “inmitten von” (amid / in the midst of) with the dative is also possible. This construction is particularly useful with plural groups without an article.
EXAMPLE
Das Ferienhaus steht inmitten eines großen Gartens.
The holiday home stands in the middle of a large garden.
Das Ferienhaus steht inmitten von hohen Bäumen.
The holiday home stands amid tall trees.
Formal style
“Inmitten” (amid / in the midst of) often sounds elevated and is especially common in written texts, such as reports, literary descriptions, or travel accounts.
EXAMPLE
Inmitten der schneebedeckten Berge lag das Dorf noch im Schatten.
Amid the snow covered mountains, the village was still in the shade.
Typical collocations
Typical expressions for the figurative use include “inmitten einer Krise” (amid a crisis), “inmitten der Verhandlungen” (amid the negotiations), and “inmitten des Wahlkampfs” (amid the election campaign). Such expressions provide the background for another event.
EXAMPLE
Inmitten der Verhandlungen veröffentlichte die Firma überraschend neue Zahlen.
Amid the negotiations, the company unexpectedly published new figures.
In real life
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