denselben
Translation
the same
Examples
Ich habe denselben Fehler gemacht.
I made the same mistake.
Wir helfen denselben Leuten.
We help the same people.
Grammar Patterns
((denselben)) + Noun (acc. masc. sg.) the same ... I made the same mistake.
((denselben)) + Noun (dat. pl.) to the same ... We help the same people.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der gleiche; Antonyms: ein anderer
Etymology
Composed of the definite article 'den' (accusative masculine) and 'selben' (same).
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'the same one'. The ending changes according to case, gender, and number, like an adjective.