die Selbsterhaltung

C1

self-preservation

English meaning
self-preservation
Gender
die — feminine
Vocabulary package
Philosophy & Ideas

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Selbsterhaltung in a sentence

Die Selbsterhaltung ist ein starker Instinkt bei allen Lebewesen.

Self-preservation is a strong instinct in all living beings.

Declension of die Selbsterhaltung

CaseSingularPlural
Nominativedie Selbsterhaltung—
Accusativedie Selbsterhaltung—
Dativeder Selbsterhaltung—
Genitiveder Selbsterhaltung—

Word family

die Selbsterhaltung is built from selbst (self; oneself). German builds meaning by welding words together, so knowing the parts usually gives you the whole.

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Questions about Selbsterhaltung

Is it der, die or das Selbsterhaltung?

It is die Selbsterhaltung — Selbsterhaltung is feminine.

What is the genitive of Selbsterhaltung?

The genitive singular is der Selbsterhaltung.

What does Selbsterhaltung mean in English?

die Selbsterhaltung means "self-preservation". For example: "Die Selbsterhaltung ist ein starker Instinkt bei allen Lebewesen." — "Self-preservation is a strong instinct in all living beings."

What level is Selbsterhaltung in German?

Selbsterhaltung is a C1 word — c1 — advanced. It belongs to the philosophy & ideas vocabulary.

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