Wir selbst zu sein.
Be ourselves.
Culture note: Emphasizing authenticity aligns with the German cultural value of being genuine.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Wir
[veer]
we
Used by a speaker to refer to a group including themselves.
Wir kommen bald an.
We will arrive soon.
selbst
[ZELPST]
ourselves
Used to emphasize the subject.
Wir müssen selbst entscheiden.
We must decide for ourselves.
zu
[tsoo]
to
Expressing movement toward a location.
Sie sind bereit, uns zu helfen.
They are ready to help us.
sein
[zyne]
be
Exist; occur; take place.
Es ist schön, hier zu sein.
It's nice to be here.
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