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.