PRONOUN
derselbe/deːɐ̯ˈzɛlbə/the same (one); identical
derselbe is a German pronoun that means the same (one) or identical. It is pronounced /deːɐ̯ˈzɛlbə/.
Definitions
1.used to refer to a person or thing already mentioned as being identical to another(identity)
a.the very same person or thing as previously mentioned
Wir haben denselben Lehrer wie im letzten Jahr.—We have the same teacher as last year.
b.emphasizing complete identity between two mentioned entities
Das ist genau dieselbe Tasche wie meine.—That is exactly the same bag as mine.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "derselbe" mean in English?
- "derselbe" means the same (one) or identical. It is a German pronoun.
- How do you pronounce "derselbe"?
- "derselbe" is pronounced /deːɐ̯ˈzɛlbə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "derselbe"?
- "derselbe" is a pronoun in German.
