mittels
Translation
by means of, using, with the help of, via
Examples
Er öffnete die Tür mittels eines Schlüssels.
He opened the door by means of a key.
Die Nachricht wurde mittels Satellit übertragen.
The message was transmitted via satellite.
Grammar Patterns
mittels +2 ((sth.gen)) by means of sth. He opened the door mittels eines Schlüssels.
Similar Words
Synonyms: durch (through), mithilfe (with the help of), anhand (by means of)
Etymology
Derived from 'Mittel' (means, tool). It originated from the genitive form of 'Mittel'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'Mittel' as 'means' or 'medium'. 'Mittels' is how you use that means to do something.