PRONOUN

dasselbe/dasˈzɛlbə/the same (thing); identical (object)

dasselbe is a German pronoun that means the same (thing) or identical (object). It is pronounced /dasˈzɛlbə/.

Definitions

1.the very same thing or person as previously mentioned(identical object/reference)

a.refers to exactly the same object, person, or matter already stated

Wir haben dasselbe Buch gelesen.—We read the same (identical) book.

b.used to emphasize complete identity, not just similarity

Sie trägt heute dasselbe Kleid wie gestern.—She is wearing the same dress as yesterday.

Frequently asked questions

What does "dasselbe" mean in English?
"dasselbe" means the same (thing) or identical (object). It is a German pronoun.
How do you pronounce "dasselbe"?
"dasselbe" is pronounced /dasˈzɛlbə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "dasselbe"?
"dasselbe" is a pronoun in German.

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