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Understanding Czech Reflexive Pronouns
Reflexive pronouns in Czech are used when the subject of the sentence is also the object. This means that the person doing the action is also the person receiving the action. In English, we often use words like 'myself' or 'yourself' to show this.
Important Points
Reflexive pronouns are used with verbs to show that the action is being done to oneself.
In Czech, the reflexive pronoun is 'se' or 'si'.
'Se' is used for actions that affect the subject directly.
'Si' is used when the action is done to benefit or affect the subject indirectly.
Reflexive pronouns do not change for gender or number.
They are often used with verbs that describe personal actions or feelings.
Let's look at how these pronouns work in sentences. It's like when you wash your hands, and you say you are washing yourself. In Czech, you would use 'se' or 'si' to show this.
Examples
Já se umývám. (I am washing myself.)
On se učí. (He is teaching himself.)
Ona si kupuje knihu. (She is buying a book for herself.)
Reflexive pronouns are important because they help us understand who is doing what in a sentence. They make it clear that the person doing the action is also the one receiving it.
Examples
My se vidíme v zrcadle. (We see ourselves in the mirror.)
Oni si připravují večeři. (They are preparing dinner for themselves.)
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