NOUN
dasSelbst/zɛlpst/self; oneself; identity
Selbst is a German noun that means self, oneself, or identity. It is pronounced /zɛlpst/. As a noun it takes the article "das".
Definitions
1.the self; one's own person or identity(philosophy; psychology)
a.the conscious being as distinct from others
Jeder Mensch muss sein Selbst finden.—Every person must find their self.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Selbst | — |
| Genitive | des Selbst | — |
| Dative | dem Selbst | — |
| Accusative | das Selbst | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Selbst" mean in English?
- "Selbst" means self, oneself, or identity. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Selbst"?
- "Selbst" is pronounced /zɛlpst/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Selbst" der, die, or das?
- "Selbst" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What part of speech is "Selbst"?
- "Selbst" is a noun in German.
