med

with, by, in · preposition

Definition
A preposition used to indicate accompaniment, means, manner, or participation. It can express being together with someone or something, using something as a tool or method, or being involved in a particular state or situation.
Origin
From Old Norse 'með', ultimately from Proto-Germanic '*witha-' meaning 'with'. Cognate with English 'with'.

Examples

Jeg snakket med læreren om leksene.I spoke with the teacher about the homework.
Han kom med toget.He came by train.
Hun skrev brevet med en penn.She wrote the letter with a pen.
Vi går ut med glede.We go out with pleasure.
Han er med i klubben.He is in the club.
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