selbst

A2

self; oneself

English meaning
self; oneself

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selbst in a sentence

Du musst mir nicht helfen, ich mache das selbst.

You don't have to help me, I'll do it myself.

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What does selbst mean in English?

selbst means "self; oneself". For example: "Du musst mir nicht helfen, ich mache das selbst." — "You don't have to help me, I'll do it myself."

What level is selbst in German?

selbst is a A2 word — a2 — elementary.

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