java switch statements using label value -

can refer selected case in switch statements within case-block?

as clarification:

assume have function output(string) outputs given string.

can old code transformed in new code (which not know correct syntax for)?

old code:

public void switchtest(string string) {     case "car":         output("car: car");         break;     case "cat":          output("animal: cat");         break;     case "dog":         output("animal: dog");         break;     case "mouse":         output("animal: mouse");         break;     default:         output("unknown");         break; } 

proposed code, x being our magical element:

public void switchtest(string string) {     case "car":         output("car: " + x);         break;     case "cat":     case "dog":     case "mouse":         output("animal: " + x);         break;     default:         output("unknown");         break; } 

ps. using hypothetical example, don't worry if makes no sense.

i hope makes sense now, basicaly want refer value behind case tag.

regards.

what about

switch(string) {    case "car":         output("car: " + string);         break;     case "cat":     case "dog":     case "mouse":         output("animal: " + string);         break;     default:         output("unknown");         break; }