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As a Polish language teacher with 20 years of experience, I'm excited to introduce you to the use of reflexive verbs in Polish. In this lesson, we will explore their different forms and how to use them in sentences.
== Introduction ==


== Understanding Reflexive Verbs ==
In this lesson, we will explore the use of reflexive verbs in Polish. Reflexive verbs are verbs that indicate that the subject of the sentence is also the object of the action. They are an important aspect of the Polish language and mastering their usage will greatly enhance your understanding and fluency. Throughout this lesson, we will learn about the different forms of reflexive verbs and how to use them correctly in various contexts. So let's dive in and discover the world of reflexive verbs in Polish!


Reflexive verbs are verbs that describe an action being done by the subject on themselves. In other words, the subject is both the one doing the action and receiving the action. In Polish, reflexive verbs are formed by adding the reflexive pronoun "się" to the verb.
== Reflexive Verbs in Polish ==


Here are some examples:
Reflexive verbs in Polish are formed by adding the reflexive pronoun "się" to the base form of the verb. This addition changes the meaning of the verb, indicating that the subject is performing the action on themselves. For example, the verb "myć" means "to wash," but when we add "się" to it, it becomes "myć się," meaning "to wash oneself." Let's take a look at some examples:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Polish !! Pronunciation !! English
! Polish !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| myć się  || ['mɨt͡ɕ ɕɛ] || to wash oneself
| myć || [mɨtɕ] || to wash
|-
|-
| ubierać się || [u.'bʲɛ.rat͡ɕ ɕɛ] || to dress oneself
| myć się || [mɨtɕ ɕɛ] || to wash oneself
|-
|-
| kłaść się  || ['kwaʂt͡ɕ ɕɛ] || to lay oneself down
| myśleć || [mɨɕlɛtɕ] || to think
|-
|-
| bawić się || ['bavʲit͡ɕ ɕɛ] || to play with oneself
| myśleć się || [mɨɕlɛtɕ ɕɛ] || to think oneself
|}
|}


== Reflexive Verbs in Different Forms ==
As you can see, adding "się" to the base form of the verb changes its meaning and indicates that the subject is performing the action on themselves.


Reflexive verbs can be used in different forms, including the infinitive form, present tense, past tense, and imperative mood.
== Reflexive Verbs in Different Tenses ==


For example, to form the infinitive, simply add "się" to the end of the verb, like this:
Reflexive verbs can be used in different tenses, just like regular verbs. Let's look at how reflexive verbs are conjugated in the present tense, past tense, and future tense.


* myć (to wash) → myć się (to wash oneself)
=== Present Tense ===


In present tense, reflexive verbs are conjugated based on the subject. For example:
To conjugate reflexive verbs in the present tense, we need to consider the pronouns and the verb endings. Let's take a look at the conjugation of the reflexive verb "myć się" (to wash oneself) in the present tense:


* Ja myję się. (I wash myself.)
{| class="wikitable"
* Ty myjesz się. (You wash yourself.)
! Pronoun !! Polish !! English
* On/ona/ono myje się. (He/she/it washes himself/herself/itself.)
|-
* My myjemy się. (We wash ourselves.)
| ja || myję się || I wash myself
* Wy myjecie się. (You all wash yourselves.)
|-
* Oni/one/my myją się. (They wash themselves.)
| ty || myjesz się || you wash yourself (informal)
|-
| on/ona/ono || myje się || he/she/it washes themselves
|-
| my || myjemy się || we wash ourselves
|-
| wy || myjecie się || you wash yourselves (plural or formal)
|-
| oni/one || myją się || they wash themselves
|}


In past tense, reflexive verbs are formed using the auxiliary verb "być" (to be) plus the past participle of the reflexive verb. For example:
In the present tense, we add the appropriate reflexive pronoun "się" to the verb and conjugate it according to the subject pronoun.


* Ja się umyłem/umyłam. (I washed myself.)
=== Past Tense ===
* Ty się umyłeś/umyłaś. (You washed yourself.)
* On/ona/ono się umył/umyła/umyło. (He/she/it washed himself/herself/itself.)
* My się umyliśmy/umyłyśmy. (We washed ourselves.)
* Wy się umyliście/umyłyście. (You all washed yourselves.)
* Oni/one/my się umyli/umyły. (They washed themselves.)


In imperative mood, reflexive verbs are used to give commands or directions. For example:
To conjugate reflexive verbs in the past tense, we need to consider the pronouns and the verb endings. Let's take a look at the conjugation of the reflexive verb "myć się" (to wash oneself) in the past tense:


* Umyj się! (Wash yourself!)
{| class="wikitable"
* Umyjmy się! (Let's wash ourselves!)
! Pronoun !! Polish !! English
* Umyjcie się! (You all wash yourselves!)
|-
| ja || umyłem/umyłam się || I washed myself
|-
| ty || umyłeś/umyłaś się || you washed yourself (informal)
|-
| on/ona/ono || umył/umyła/umyło się || he/she/it washed themselves
|-
| my || umyliśmy/umyłyśmy się || we washed ourselves
|-
| wy || umyliście/umyłyście się || you washed yourselves (plural or formal)
|-
| oni/one || umyli/umyły się || they washed themselves
|}


== Tips for Using Reflexive Verbs ==
In the past tense, we add the appropriate reflexive pronoun "się" to the past tense form of the verb and conjugate it according to the subject pronoun.


Here are some tips to keep in mind when using reflexive verbs in Polish:
=== Future Tense ===


* Reflexive verbs always require the reflexive pronoun "się" to be added to the end of the verb.
To conjugate reflexive verbs in the future tense, we need to consider the pronouns and the verb endings. Let's take a look at the conjugation of the reflexive verb "myć się" (to wash oneself) in the future tense:
* The reflexive pronoun "się" changes depending on the subject and the tense.
* When using reflexive verbs in imperative mood, the pronoun "się" is placed at the end of the verb.
* In some cases, reflexive verbs can be used to convey different meanings or to emphasize the subject doing the action on themselves.


== Practice Exercises ==
{| class="wikitable"
! Pronoun !! Polish !! English
|-
| ja || umyję się || I will wash myself
|-
| ty || umyjesz się || you will wash yourself (informal)
|-
| on/ona/ono || umyje się || he/she/it will wash themselves
|-
| my || umyjemy się || we will wash ourselves
|-
| wy || umyjecie się || you will wash yourselves (plural or formal)
|-
| oni/one || umyją się || they will wash themselves
|}


To help you become more comfortable with the use of reflexive verbs in Polish, here are some practice exercises to try:
In the future tense, we add the appropriate reflexive pronoun "się" to the future tense form of the verb and conjugate it according to the subject pronoun.


1. Conjugate the following reflexive verbs in present tense: myć się, bawić się, kłaść się, ubierać się.
== Reflexive Verbs with Prepositions ==
2. Complete the following sentences using the correct form of the reflexive verb:


* Ja ________ (myć się) rano.
Reflexive verbs in Polish can also be used with prepositions, which can change the meaning of the verb or add additional information. Let's take a look at some examples:
* Czy wy ________ (bawić się) w piłkę?
* On ________ (ubierać się) po prysznicu.
* One zawsze ________ (kłaść się) wczesnym wieczorem.


== Sources ==
* "zadzwonić" means "to call," but "zadzwonić do siebie" means "to call oneself"
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polish_verbs Polish verbs]
* "pamiętać" means "to remember," but "pamiętać o sobie" means "to remember oneself"
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reflexive_verb Reflexive verb]
* "zabierać" means "to take," but "zabierać ze sobą" means "to take with oneself"
 
As you can see, adding prepositions to reflexive verbs can provide more context and specificity to the action.
 
== Reflexive Verbs in Questions and Commands ==
 
Reflexive verbs can also be used in questions and commands. Let's take a look at some examples:
 
=== Questions ===
 
To form a question with a reflexive verb, we invert the subject pronoun and the verb. For example:
 
* "Czy myjesz się?" - "Do you wash yourself?"
* "Czy pamiętasz się?" - "Do you remember yourself?"
 
=== Commands ===
 
To form a command with a reflexive verb, we use the base form of the verb and add the appropriate reflexive pronoun. For example:
 
* "Myj się!" - "Wash yourself!"
* "Pamiętaj się!" - "Remember yourself!"
 
== Conclusion ==
 
In this lesson, we have explored the use of reflexive verbs in Polish. We have learned about their different forms in different tenses, their usage with prepositions, and their use in questions and commands. Reflexive verbs add depth and nuance to the Polish language, allowing us to express actions performed on oneself. By mastering the usage of reflexive verbs, you will greatly enhance your understanding and fluency in Polish. Keep practicing and incorporating reflexive verbs into your conversations, and you will become a more confident and proficient Polish speaker. Happy learning!


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==Sources==
* [https://www.clozemaster.com/blog/polish-reflexive-pronouns/ The Beginner's Guide to Polish Reflexive Pronouns and Verbs]
* [https://blogs.transparent.com/polish/sie-part-1/ Using the Polish Się, Part 1 | Polish Language Blog]
* [https://www.jstor.org/stable/306002 Reflexive "Reflexive Verbs" in Polish]


==Related Lessons==
 
 
==Other Lessons==
* [[Language/Polish/Grammar/Adverbs-in-Polish|Adverbs in Polish]]
* [[Language/Polish/Grammar/Adverbs-in-Polish|Adverbs in Polish]]
* [[Language/Polish/Grammar/Give-your-Opinion|Give your Opinion]]
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Introduction[edit | edit source]

In this lesson, we will explore the use of reflexive verbs in Polish. Reflexive verbs are verbs that indicate that the subject of the sentence is also the object of the action. They are an important aspect of the Polish language and mastering their usage will greatly enhance your understanding and fluency. Throughout this lesson, we will learn about the different forms of reflexive verbs and how to use them correctly in various contexts. So let's dive in and discover the world of reflexive verbs in Polish!

Reflexive Verbs in Polish[edit | edit source]

Reflexive verbs in Polish are formed by adding the reflexive pronoun "się" to the base form of the verb. This addition changes the meaning of the verb, indicating that the subject is performing the action on themselves. For example, the verb "myć" means "to wash," but when we add "się" to it, it becomes "myć się," meaning "to wash oneself." Let's take a look at some examples:

Polish Pronunciation English
myć [mɨtɕ] to wash
myć się [mɨtɕ ɕɛ] to wash oneself
myśleć [mɨɕlɛtɕ] to think
myśleć się [mɨɕlɛtɕ ɕɛ] to think oneself

As you can see, adding "się" to the base form of the verb changes its meaning and indicates that the subject is performing the action on themselves.

Reflexive Verbs in Different Tenses[edit | edit source]

Reflexive verbs can be used in different tenses, just like regular verbs. Let's look at how reflexive verbs are conjugated in the present tense, past tense, and future tense.

Present Tense[edit | edit source]

To conjugate reflexive verbs in the present tense, we need to consider the pronouns and the verb endings. Let's take a look at the conjugation of the reflexive verb "myć się" (to wash oneself) in the present tense:

Pronoun Polish English
ja myję się I wash myself
ty myjesz się you wash yourself (informal)
on/ona/ono myje się he/she/it washes themselves
my myjemy się we wash ourselves
wy myjecie się you wash yourselves (plural or formal)
oni/one myją się they wash themselves

In the present tense, we add the appropriate reflexive pronoun "się" to the verb and conjugate it according to the subject pronoun.

Past Tense[edit | edit source]

To conjugate reflexive verbs in the past tense, we need to consider the pronouns and the verb endings. Let's take a look at the conjugation of the reflexive verb "myć się" (to wash oneself) in the past tense:

Pronoun Polish English
ja umyłem/umyłam się I washed myself
ty umyłeś/umyłaś się you washed yourself (informal)
on/ona/ono umył/umyła/umyło się he/she/it washed themselves
my umyliśmy/umyłyśmy się we washed ourselves
wy umyliście/umyłyście się you washed yourselves (plural or formal)
oni/one umyli/umyły się they washed themselves

In the past tense, we add the appropriate reflexive pronoun "się" to the past tense form of the verb and conjugate it according to the subject pronoun.

Future Tense[edit | edit source]

To conjugate reflexive verbs in the future tense, we need to consider the pronouns and the verb endings. Let's take a look at the conjugation of the reflexive verb "myć się" (to wash oneself) in the future tense:

Pronoun Polish English
ja umyję się I will wash myself
ty umyjesz się you will wash yourself (informal)
on/ona/ono umyje się he/she/it will wash themselves
my umyjemy się we will wash ourselves
wy umyjecie się you will wash yourselves (plural or formal)
oni/one umyją się they will wash themselves

In the future tense, we add the appropriate reflexive pronoun "się" to the future tense form of the verb and conjugate it according to the subject pronoun.

Reflexive Verbs with Prepositions[edit | edit source]

Reflexive verbs in Polish can also be used with prepositions, which can change the meaning of the verb or add additional information. Let's take a look at some examples:

  • "zadzwonić" means "to call," but "zadzwonić do siebie" means "to call oneself"
  • "pamiętać" means "to remember," but "pamiętać o sobie" means "to remember oneself"
  • "zabierać" means "to take," but "zabierać ze sobą" means "to take with oneself"

As you can see, adding prepositions to reflexive verbs can provide more context and specificity to the action.

Reflexive Verbs in Questions and Commands[edit | edit source]

Reflexive verbs can also be used in questions and commands. Let's take a look at some examples:

Questions[edit | edit source]

To form a question with a reflexive verb, we invert the subject pronoun and the verb. For example:

  • "Czy myjesz się?" - "Do you wash yourself?"
  • "Czy pamiętasz się?" - "Do you remember yourself?"

Commands[edit | edit source]

To form a command with a reflexive verb, we use the base form of the verb and add the appropriate reflexive pronoun. For example:

  • "Myj się!" - "Wash yourself!"
  • "Pamiętaj się!" - "Remember yourself!"

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

In this lesson, we have explored the use of reflexive verbs in Polish. We have learned about their different forms in different tenses, their usage with prepositions, and their use in questions and commands. Reflexive verbs add depth and nuance to the Polish language, allowing us to express actions performed on oneself. By mastering the usage of reflexive verbs, you will greatly enhance your understanding and fluency in Polish. Keep practicing and incorporating reflexive verbs into your conversations, and you will become a more confident and proficient Polish speaker. Happy learning!

Table of Contents - Polish Course - 0 to A1[edit source]


Alphabet and Pronunciation


Greetings and Introductions


Basic Sentence Structure


Numbers and Time


Nouns and Articles


Family and Relationships


Adjectives and Adverbs


Food and Dining


Verbs and Tenses


Travel and Transportation


Polish Customs and Traditions


Sources[edit | edit source]


Other Lessons[edit | edit source]



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