derselbe

dieNoun

the same one

English translations

  1. 01

    the same

Word details

German meaning
Das wiederholte Verwenden desselben Wortes oder derselben Wörter in einem Text oder einer Rede.
English meaning
Repetition
Synonym
Repetition, Wiederholung
German example
Die Wortwiederholung kann einen Text eintönig machen.
English example
The repetition of words can make a text monotonous.
Type
Noun
Article
die
Singular Form
die Wortwiederholung
Plural Form
die Wortwiederholungen

Example sentences with “derselbe”

  1. Er trägt immer denselben Hut. (He always wears the same hat.)

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between 'derselbe' and 'das gleiche'?

'Derselbe' refers to the exact identical object, while 'das gleiche' refers to an object of the same type.