Myself: meaning, definitions and examples

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myself

[ maɪˈsɛlf ]

Pronoun

Oxford 3000

^{Context #1 | Pronoun}

reflexive pronoun

Used to refer to the speaker as the object of a verb or preposition when the speaker is also the subject of the verb. It is a reflexive pronoun.

Examples of usage

I hurt myself while playing football.
I need to take care of myself first.
We should always believe in ourselves.
She talked to herself in the mirror.
He reminded himself of the importance of the task.

^{Context #2 | Pronoun}

intensive pronoun

Used for emphasis when the speaker wants to emphasize that they personally did something. It is an intensive pronoun.

Examples of usage

I myself am not sure about the decision.
She herself completed the project.
He himself admitted his mistake.
They themselves organized the event.
We ourselves witnessed the incident.

Translations

Translations of the word "myself" in other languages:

🇵🇹 eu mesmo

🇮🇳 खुद

🇩🇪 ich selbst

🇮🇩 diriku

🇺🇦 я сам

🇵🇱 ja sam

🇯🇵 私自身 (わたしじしん)

🇫🇷 moi-même

🇪🇸 yo mismo

🇹🇷 kendim

🇰🇷 나 자신 (나 자신)

🇸🇦 نفسي

🇨🇿 já sám

🇸🇰 ja sám

🇨🇳 我自己 (wǒ zìjǐ)

🇸🇮 jaz sam

🇮🇸 sjálfur

🇰🇿 өзім

🇬🇪 მე თვითონ (me tsviton)

🇦🇿 özüm

🇲🇽 yo mismo

Etymology

The word 'myself' originated from the Old English word 'me self', which meant 'my own person'. It has been used in the English language for centuries, evolving to its current form. The reflexive and intensive pronoun usage of 'myself' has been a consistent feature in English grammar, providing clarity and emphasis in various contexts.