Reflexive pronoun: meaning, definitions and examples
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reflexive pronoun
[ rɪˈflɛksɪv ˈprəʊnaʊn ]
grammar
A pronoun that refers back to the subject of the clause or sentence. Reflexive pronouns are formed by adding -self or -selves to a personal pronoun, for example, 'myself', 'yourself', 'himself'.
Synonyms
personal pronoun, reflexive object, self pronoun
Examples of usage
- He hurt himself while playing football.
- She bought herself a new dress for the party.
- They should be proud of themselves for their hard work.
grammar
A pronoun used for emphasis or to show that the action of the verb affects the subject itself. Reflexive pronouns are also used for reciprocal actions.
Synonyms
personal pronoun, reflexive object, self pronoun
Examples of usage
- I made the decision myself.
- The children helped each other with their homework.
- We need to take care of ourselves in order to stay healthy.
Translations
Translations of the word "reflexive pronoun" in other languages:
🇵🇹 pronome reflexivo
🇮🇳 प्रतिबिंबित सर्वनाम
🇩🇪 Reflexivpronomen
🇮🇩 kata ganti refleksif
🇺🇦 зворотний займенник
🇵🇱 zaimek zwrotny
🇯🇵 再帰代名詞
🇫🇷 pronom réfléchi
🇪🇸 pronombre reflexivo
🇹🇷 dönüşlü zamir
🇰🇷 재귀 대명사
🇸🇦 ضمير انعكاسي
🇨🇿 zvratné zájmeno
🇸🇰 zvratné zámeno
🇨🇳 反身代词
🇸🇮 povratni zaimek
🇮🇸 afturbeygð fornöfn
🇰🇿 өздік есімдік
🇬🇪 ზედაცვალებითი ნაცვალსახელი
🇦🇿 qayıdan əvəzlik
🇲🇽 pronombre reflexivo
Etymology
The term 'reflexive pronoun' originated from the Latin word 'reflexivus', which means 'bent back'. It has been used in English grammar to describe pronouns that reflect or refer back to the subject of the clause since the 16th century. Reflexive pronouns play a crucial role in emphasizing actions or showing reciprocity in sentences.