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self in German

self in German is Selbst, auto-, selbst- — self means a person's own individual character, personality, or identity.

self in German

Selbst
noun
An individual person as the object of the person's own reflective consciousness (plural selves).
auto-
prefix
of, by, in or with oneself or itself
selbst-
prefix
of, by, in or with oneself or itself

What does "self" mean?

  1. noun A person's own individual character, personality, or identity.
    "Travel helped her discover a more confident self."
  2. pron Used informally in place of "myself," "himself," "herself," etc., especially in casual notes or business shorthand.
    "Cheque payable to self."

self in a sentence

  • Travel helped her discover a more confident self.
  • He felt like his old self again after the holiday.
  • Cheque payable to self.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "self" in German?

"self" in German is Selbst, auto-, selbst-. self means: A person's own individual character, personality, or identity.

How do you use "self" in a sentence?

Example: "Travel helped her discover a more confident self." In German, "self" is Selbst, auto-, selbst-.

Are there other ways to say "self" in German?

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "self": Selbst, auto-, selbst-.

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