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inmitten

in the midst of

preposition in-MIT-ten Rare
Grammar & Structure Prepositions

Origin: from in + Mitte (middle)

Also means

amid

Usage Note

inmitten is a genitive preposition, 'in the midst of, amid', e.g. inmitten der Stadt. It is more literary and atmospheric than mitten in and frequently sets a scene surrounded by something, whether a crowd, nature or turmoil.

Examples

"Inmitten des Waldes stand eine alte Hütte."

Natural Translation

In the midst of the forest stood an old hut.

Literal Translation

In-midst-of the forest stood an old hut.

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