pronoun
self, oneself
A2
selbst: reflexive particle meaning 'self' or 'oneself', used for emphasis or to form reflexive expressions (ich selbst, dich selbst, sich selbst). It follows or accompanies pronouns and appears in nominative/accusative declensions. Often interchangeable with 'selber'; not a verb. Used to stress the agent or identity.
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Er machte die Arbeit selbst, obwohl Hilfe angeboten worden war.
He did the work himself, although help had been offered.
Ich selbst habe das Buch geschrieben.
I myself wrote the book.
Man muss für sich selbst sorgen.
One has to take care of oneself.
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Picture a person pointing to themselves with the label 'selbst'.
selbst — sounds like 'self' in English.
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