noun
means, resources
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Mittel means means (a method) or resources (funds). It's a neuter noun (das Mittel) whose plural is identical: die Mittel. Genitive singular is des Mittels (notice -s). Used in expressions like Mittel einsetzen or Finanzmittel. Common in formal and technical language. No fixed preposition; context determines case.
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Die Stadtverwaltung berichtete, dass ausreichend Mittel freigegeben wurden, damit das Projekt im nächsten Jahr beginnen konnte.
The city administration reported that sufficient funds were released so that the project could start next year.
Bildung ist ein wichtiges Mittel, um Chancen zu verbessern.
Education is an important means to improve opportunities.
Es gibt kein Mittel gegen diese Krankheit.
There is no remedy for this disease.
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Picture a toolkit labeled 'Mittel' full of tools (means/resources).
sounds like 'middle' (Mittel ~ middle) — think of something in the middle as a means
das → picture a neutral box labeled 'das Mittel' (neutral objects are often containers).
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Mittel can mean 'means', 'resource', or 'average' depending on context. Plural can be identical to singular in some uses.