jedem das Seine
German
editPronunciation
editProverb
edit- to each his own; each person gets what he deserves
- Synonym: jedem, was er verdient
- to each his own; each person is entitled to his or her personal preferences and tastes
Usage notes
editJedem das Seine is written on the entrance to the Buchenwald concentration camp. Its use is therefore highly controversial in modern-day Germany.