-self - Sich (The 14th Most Common German Word)

The German translation for -self is Sich. It is classified as a A1 word, and is the 14th most commonly used word in German. It can be used as pronoun. You can find example sentences below to provide context, and you can also listen to the word's pronunciation. Practice this and the other 3000 most common German words with over 60000 example sentences, pronunciations, and various practice types by downloading our app.

Pronunciation

en English: -self

de German: sich

Examples

en de
Keep the rest for yourself. Den Rest behalten Sie für sich.
He seemed sure of himself. Er schien sich seiner Sache sicher zu sein.
Every man for himself. Jeder für sich.
A fool that considers himself smart is worse than any other fool. Ein Dummkopf, der sich für klug hält, ist schlimmer als jeder andere Dummkopf.
He can make himself understood in English. Er kann sich auf Englisch verständlich machen.
That guy took the best for himself. Der Typ hat das Beste für sich genommen.
He believes himself to be a hero. Er hält sich für einen Helden.
He hurt himself upon falling. Beim Sturz verletzte er sich.

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-self - Sich (The 14th Most Common German Word)
That might look like you're giving yourself a gift. Das könnte so aussehen, als schenkten Sie sich selbst etwas.
Please put yourself in my place. Versetzen Sie sich bitte in meine Lage.
Have confidence in yourself. Haben Sie Vertrauen in sich selbst.
She liked talking about herself. Sie sprach gern über sich selbst.
He always wanted to call attention to himself. Er wollte immer auf sich aufmerksam machen.
He cannot take care of himself. Er kann nicht für sich selbst sorgen.
He's poor, and couldn't buy himself a coat. Er war arm und konnte sich keinen Mantel kaufen.
He knows the universe and doesn't know himself. Er kennt das Universum und kennt sich selbst nicht.
Some people say he was murdered, others say he killed himself. Einige Leute sagen, er sei ermordet worden, andere sagen, er habe sich umgebracht.
Don't be so harsh on yourself. Seien Sie nicht so streng mit sich.
Please take care of yourself. Passen Sie bitte gut auf sich auf
He has this large room to himself. Er hat diesen großen Raum ganz für sich.
He found himself in a terrible fix. Er befand sich in einer schrecklichen Klemme.

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