itself

ɪtˈsɛlf
Translation Definition
NEW

Translation of itself into German

Related topics:

Pronoun

1.

reflexive

thing as the object of its own action
  • The cat cleaned itself.Die Katze putzte sich.
2.

emphatic

used to emphasize the subject's role or identity
  • The machine itself is not broken.Die Maschine selbst ist nicht kaputt.
Add a suggestion |

Expressions with itself: examples in English and translations in German

die Freundlichkeit in Person
Inbegriff der Freundlichkeit
She is kindness itself to everyone she meets.
sich eignen
This material lends itself to outdoor use.
die Höflichkeit in Person
Inbegriff der Höflichkeit
She is politeness itself when greeting guests.
Inbegriff der Einfachheit
The instructions were simplicity itself, even a child could follow them.
sich amortisieren
amortisieren
The new machine will pay for itself in two years.
es spricht für sich
Look at the before-and-after photos—it speaks for itself.

Synonyms and analogies of itself in English

pron.itselfMore synonyms

Examples of itself in a sentence

  • The book fell and closed itself.
  • The city itself was a marvel to behold.
  • The book itself is a masterpiece of literature.

Translations of "itself" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adverb / Other
selbstpron.

Her rant about the traffic lasted longer than the journey itself.

Ihr Wutausbruch über den Verkehr dauerte länger als die Fahrt selbst.

sichpron.

The community wrested itself free from corruption through persistent civic engagement.

Durch beharrliches bürgerliches Engagement befreite sich die Gemeinde von der Korruption.

ihrerseitsadv.

An industry that keep things moving, and is itself highly mobile.

Eine Branche, die bewegt, und die ihrerseits immer in Bewegung ist.

seinerseitsadv.

The environment is itself organised through a policy of continuous storage.

Das Umfeld ist seinerseits nach einer Politik des kontinuierlichen Aufräumens organisiert.

von selbstadv.

Give the neighborhood some time; the parking situation will sort itself out.

Gib der Nachbarschaft etwas Zeit; die Parksituation wird sich von selbst regeln.

Adjective
eigentlicheadj.

After dinner, dishwashing can take longer than eating the meal itself.

Nach dem Abendessen kann das Spülen länger dauern als das eigentliche Essen.

sich selbst

The roller coaster would coil around itself, thrilling every rider.

Die Achterbahn wand sich um sich selbst und begeisterte jeden Fahrgast.

Explore more translations and examples on Reverso Context

itself: Examples and translations in context

The roller coaster would coil around itself, thrilling every rider.

Die Achterbahn wand sich um sich selbst und begeisterte jeden Fahrgast.

The youth shelter identified itself as a safe haven for at-risk teenagers.

Die Jugendherberge bezeichnete sich selbst als Schutzraum für gefährdete Jugendliche.

Their backyard layout lends itself to building a small vegetable garden.

Die Aufteilung ihres Gartens eignet sich gut für ein kleines Gemüsebeet.

The committee chose not to cheapen itself by engaging in personal attacks.

Der Ausschuss wollte sich nicht dazu herablassen, persönliche Angriffe zu führen.

This appeal or claim on our attention itself defines the act of speaking.

Und dieser Appell oder Anspruch bestimmt seinerseits das Sprechen.

The alarm system paid for itself when it prevented two attempted break-ins last year.

Die Alarmanlage hat sich von selbst bezahlt, als sie letztes Jahr zwei Einbrüche verhinderte.

Up and at 'em, the house won't clean itself before our guests arrive.

So, an die Arbeit, das Haus putzt sich nicht von selbst vor dem Besuch.

She was looking the other way, hoping the argument would resolve itself.

Sie schaute weg in der Hoffnung, der Streit würde sich von selbst lösen.

See also:

in itselfby itselfof itselfname for itself
Browse the dictionary entries starting with “i”:
Why use Reverso English-German Dictionary to learn "itself"?
  • Find accurate translations for "itself" in German

    Explore various translations of "itself" sorted by frequency and relevance to find the perfect match for your context.

  • Browse countless real-life examples

    Understand the exact meaning of "itself" and learn how to use it correctly in any context. Examples come from millions of authentic texts: movie dialogues, news articles, official documents, and more.

  • Listen to pronunciation

    Hear how "itself" is pronounced by native speakers and improve your oral skills.

  • Discover expressions and idioms with "itself" in English

    Dive into our dictionary's treasure trove of phrases and expressions containing "itself" to grow your vocabulary including new entries from the Reverso Collaborative Dictionary.

  • Create your vocabulary list with ease

    Click the star icon to save "itself" to your favorites.

  • Practice with flashcards

    Memorize your words with interactive flashcards containing audio and examples.

English-German translations you can rely on
Find virtually anything

Over 500,000 entries, 2 million translations and 10 million examples in context

Trusted by 70M users

including students, language teachers, and linguistic experts

Exceptional 4.7 app rating

with 250,000+ reviews on App Store and Play Store