jedem das Seine

Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word jedem das Seine. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word jedem das Seine, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say jedem das Seine in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word jedem das Seine you have here. The definition of the word jedem das Seine will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition ofjedem das Seine, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.

German

English Wikipedia has an article on:
Wikipedia
German Wikipedia has an article on:
Wikipedia de

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈjeːdəm das ˈzaɪ̯nə/
  • Audio:(file)

Proverb

jedem das Seine

  1. to each his own; each person gets what he deserves
    Synonym: jedem, was er verdient
  2. to each his own; each person is entitled to his or her personal preferences and tastes
    Synonyms: jedem Tierchen sein Pläsierchen; jeder, wie er will

Usage notes

Jedem das Seine is written on the entrance to the Buchenwald concentration camp. Its use is therefore highly controversial in modern-day Germany.

See also