mitzubringen

Mitzubringen is the infinitive with zu of the German separable verb mitbringen, meaning to bring along. The form mitzubringen is used in non-finite clauses where another verb governs the sentence, such as after verbs of intention, desire, permission, or necessity, and in noun phrases describing the act of bringing.

In practice, mitzubringen appears in subordinate clauses or phrases with a zu-infinitive. Examples include: Ich habe beschlossen, dich mitzubringen. Es ist wichtig, etwas mitzubringen. Vergiss nicht, etwas mitzubringen. The construction is formed by placing zu before the infinitive root inklusive the separable prefix, yielding mitzubringen. In imperative or simple main clauses, the separable prefix is typically split in finite forms (Ich bringe dich mit), while the non-finite zu-infinitive remains merited in series like beschließen, planen, versuchen, or es ist nötig.

As a noun, das Mitbringen denotes the act of bringing along. For example: Das Mitbringen von Getränken ist willkommen. This noun form is common in event invitations and notices. Related verbs include mitnehmen (to take along) and related noun Das Mitnehmen. The distinction between mitbringen and related forms centers on whether the action is directed toward bringing something to a specific place (mitbringen) or taking something to a destination (mitnehmen).

In summary, mitzubringen is the zu-infinitive form of mitbringen used in non-finite clauses, often after verbs of intention or necessity, and it also appears as das Mitbringen, the nominalized act of bringing along.