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.refers to exactly the same person or thing as previously mentioned(identicality)
a.the same entity (feminine singular) as referenced earlier
Sie trägt heute dieselbe Jacke wie gestern.—She is wearing the same jacket as yesterday.
b.emphasizing identity, not just similarity
Wir hatten dieselbe Idee zur gleichen Zeit.—We had the same idea at the same time.
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.
