Understanding Reflexive Pronouns in Íslenska
Reflexive pronouns in Icelandic are used when the subject and the object of a sentence are the same person or thing. They help us say that someone is doing something to themselves.
Important Points
- Reflexive pronouns are often used with verbs like 'to wash', 'to dress', and 'to enjoy'.
- In Icelandic, the reflexive pronoun is 'sig'.
- Reflexive pronouns can be used for all three persons: first person, second person, and third person.
- The reflexive pronoun 'sig' changes form based on case: nominative, accusative, dative, and genitive.
Let's see how we use reflexive pronouns in different sentences. Remember, these pronouns help us show that someone is doing something to themselves.
Examples
- Hann rakar sig á morgnana.
- Hún sér um sig sjálf.
- Börnin klæða sig fyrir skólann.
In these examples, 'sig' is used because the person doing the action is the same person receiving the action. This makes it reflexive!
It's important to remember that 'sig' is the same for both singular and plural forms, and for all genders. This makes it a bit easier to learn!