Is it der, die or das Selbst?
DAS
Selbst
The correct article in German of Selbst is das. So it is das Selbst! (nominative case)
The word Selbst is neuter, therefore the correct article is das.
German declension of Selbst?
How does the declension of Selbst work in the nominative, accusative, dative and genitive cases? Here you can find all forms in the singular as well as in the plural:
| 1 | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Selbst | — |
| Genitive | des Selbst | — |
| Dative | dem Selbst | — |
| Akkusative | das Selbst | — |
What is the meaning of Selbst in German?
Selbst is defined as:
[1] one's own person in their entirety
[1] die eigene Person in ihrer GesamtheitHow to use Selbst in a sentence?
Example sentences in German using Selbst with translations in English.
[1] Das eigene Selbst sollte man nicht vernachlässigen.
[1] One should not neglect one's own self
