Reflexive verbs

A2

Ich freue mich. Ich wasche mich. Many everyday verbs are reflexive. Here you learn when a reflexive pronoun is needed — important for feelings, daily routines, and personal care.

  • Reflexive verbs

Explanation

With reflexive verbs, the action refers back to the subject: the subject does something to or with sich (oneself).

You need a reflexive pronoun. It usually appears in the accusative: Ich freue mich. Du beeilst dich.

The forms match the subject:

  1. ichmich
  2. dudich
  3. er/sie/essich
  4. wiruns
  5. ihreuch
  6. sie/Siesich
PronounReflexive pronounExample
ichmichIch freue mich auf den Urlaub.
dudichDu beeilst dich.
er / sie / essichEr interessiert sich für Musik.
wirunsWir treffen uns am Bahnhof.
ihreuchIhr setzt euch aufs Sofa.
sie / SiesichDie Kinder freuen sich sehr.

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