German Word: selbst
English Meaning: 1. self 2. himself 3. herself 4. themselves 5. even (emphasis)

Example Sentences:

Ich esse Knoblauch sehr gerne, selbst wenn ich keine Freunde mehr habe.
I like to eat garlic very much, even if I don't have any friends anymore.
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Warum fragst du ihn nicht selbst?
Why don't you ask him yourself?
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Daniel ist so ein Tollpatsch! Er hat sich beim Golf spielen selbst bewusstlos geschlagen.
Daniel is such a clumsy person! He knocked himself unconscious while playing golf.
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Wir haben nichts zu fürchten als die Furcht selbst.
We have nothing to fear but fear itself.
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Das habe ich mir selbst beigebracht.
I taught that to myself.
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Das hast du dir selbst eingebrockt!
You brought this upon yourself!
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