Meaning 1neutral · 82%
The dative form of ich when the speaker is a recipient or affected person.
Natural examples
Kannst du mir bitte den Schlüssel geben?
Could you please give me the key?
Der Arzt hat mir die Ergebnisse erklärt.
The doctor explained the results to me.
Mit mir fährt heute noch ein Kollege.
A colleague is travelling with me today.
Usage note
Used with dative verbs and prepositions. It is distinct from the accusative form mich.
Mini-lesson: mir
The dative form of ich when the speaker is a recipient or affected person. Used with dative verbs and prepositions. It is distinct from the accusative form mich.
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