Selbe Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Selbe" is mainly used as pronoun meaning "same", "the same" or "identical". It is also used as adjective.

Essential properties of "selbe"

Its most important properties are:

Meanings of "selbe" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Refers to something or someone previously mentioned, emphasizing it is exactly the same"

"Selbe", when used with this meaning, acts as pronoun.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich wohne im selben Haus wie du.I live in the same house as you.
  2. Die beiden Fußballspiele finden leider zur selben Zeit statt.Unfortunately, both football matches are taking place at the same time.
  3. Wir haben die selben Ziele in diesem Projekt.We have the same goals in this project.

2.) "Exactly the same as previously mentioned"

"Selbe", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Wir haben selbe Interessen.We have the same interests.
  2. Er trägt jeden Tag selbe Kleidung.He wears the same clothes every day.
  3. Sie wohnen in selben Haus.They live in the same house.
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