sich selbst
themselves
the reflexive form of 'they'
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What's the difference between sich selbst / einander / sich / selbst / eigenständig / persönlich
Expresses mutual action between two or more people or things: “each other.” It is not a direct synonym of reflexive “themselves.”
Reflexive pronoun used with verbs: “oneself,” “oneself/himself/herself,” and with “they” it can correspond to “themselves.”
Emphasizes that someone did something personally or on their own: “self,” “personally,” “by oneself.” It often adds emphasis to a pronoun or noun.
Means “independently” or “on one’s own.” It describes the ability to act without help, not a reflexive pronoun.
Means “personally” or “in person.” It emphasizes that something concerns a specific person directly.
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How to pronounce sich selbst and what this word means
sich selbst means themselves. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce sich selbst
/zɪç ˈzɛlpst/
sich selbst translation
themselves
sich selbst examples
Die Kinder haben sich selbst geholfen.
sich selbst transcription
/zɪç ˈzɛlpst/
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sich selbst meaning: what does it mean?
die reflexive Form von „sie“
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sich selbst is pronounced as /zɪç ˈzɛlpst/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
sich selbst definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Die Kinder haben sich selbst geholfen. Translation: Дети сами себе помогли.
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