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Why do i feel like i’ve heard “mit man” ?
I mean , i know it would be mit einem or mit jemanden.
But is “mit man” a thing colloquially? If not how bad does it sound?
To me, it sounds A1 language learning level bad. Maybe you heard “mit Mann”?
yeah that did crossed my mind… Do you prefer “mit jemanden” oder “mit einem” ? and is there much of a difference
Get ready for everyone’s favorite answer:
It depends!
“mit jemandem” – I would use that if the person is arbitrary.
– You get $5 discount if you go with someone who has their birthday.
– ….. wenn man mit jemandem/wem geht, der Geburtstag hat.
In spoken, I might use “wem”.
“mit einem” – if the person is actually kind of specified.
– It’s incredible how they talk to you (one) in that café.
– Es ist unglaublich, wie in diesem Café mit einem geredet wird.
Here, “einem” refers to “oneself” and “every one” at the same time.
“mit jemandem” would sound like there’s some mystery person who gets talked to weirdly.
Does that help?
Let me know if you need follow up clarification :)
That is a great clarification. Thanks!