PRONOUN

derselbe/deːɐ̯ˈzɛlbə/the same (one); identical; that very (person/thing)

derselbe is a German pronoun that means the same (one), identical, or that very (person/thing). It is pronounced /deːɐ̯ˈzɛlbə/.

Definitions

1.used to refer to exactly the same person or thing as previously mentioned(reference/identification)

a.identical individual or item as mentioned before

Wir haben denselben Fehler gemacht.We made the same mistake.

b.emphatic reference to a particular person or thing

Ich trage heute denselben Mantel wie gestern.Today I'm wearing the same coat as yesterday.

Frequently asked questions

What does "derselbe" mean in English?
"derselbe" means the same (one), identical, or that very (person/thing). 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.

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