English–German

“myself” in German

German

Alsoselbst

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈzɛlbɐ/

Example

Ich habe es selber gemacht.

I did it myself.

Illustration for selber (myself)

How to say “myself” in German

“Myself” in German is selber.

A person handles a task with their own hands instead of relying on help or delegation.

Full entry for selber: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with selber

Heute koche ich selber.

Today I cook on my own.

Tips for using selber

  • Selber can emphasize a subject or object, as in ich selber or sich selber, but it does not replace the reflexive pronoun mich, dich, or sich.

Other German words for “myself”

Ich mache das selbst.

I do that myself.

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