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Welcome to today's lesson on reflexive pronouns in Swedish! Understanding reflexive pronouns is crucial for expressing actions that are performed by the subject upon themselves. This topic will not only enhance your grammar skills but also improve your overall fluency in the language.

In this lesson, we'll explore:

The definition and importance of reflexive pronouns

How to use reflexive pronouns in Swedish sentences

20 illustrative examples to demonstrate their use

Practical exercises to apply what you've learned

By the end of this lesson, you should feel confident using reflexive pronouns in your conversations.

What are Reflexive Pronouns?[edit | edit source]

Reflexive pronouns in Swedish are used when the subject and the object of the verb are the same. In other words, they reflect the action back onto the subject.

In Swedish, the reflexive pronoun is "sig" for all persons. This is similar to "myself," "yourself," "himself," "herself," "itself," "ourselves," "yourselves," and "themselves" in English.

== Why are Reflexive Pronouns Important?

Using reflexive pronouns correctly is essential because:

They help clarify actions where the subject does something to themselves.

They are commonly used in everyday language, making your speech more natural.

They are necessary for certain verbs that require a reflexive form.

How to Use Reflexive Pronouns[edit | edit source]

To use reflexive pronouns in Swedish, follow this structure:

Subject + verb + reflexive pronoun + (object).

For example:

Jag tvättar mig. (I wash myself.)

Han klipper sig. (He cuts his hair.)

Here are some key points to remember:

The reflexive pronoun "sig" is used regardless of the subject's person (I, you, he, she, they).

The reflexive pronoun is often used with specific verbs that inherently require it.

Examples of Reflexive Pronouns in Sentences[edit | edit source]

Let's look at some examples to illustrate how reflexive pronouns work in various contexts:

Swedish	Pronunciation	English
Jag ser mig i spegeln.	jɑɡ seːr mɛɪ ɕpeːɡɛln	I see myself in the mirror.
Du klär på dig.	dʉː klɛːr pɔː dɛɪ	You are getting dressed.
Hon borstar sig.	hʊn bɔːrʃtar sɪɡ	She is brushing herself.
Vi förbereder oss.	viː fœːrbɛːrɛdɛr ɔs	We are preparing ourselves.
De skämtar om sig.	dɔm ɕɛmːtar ɔm sɪɡ	They are joking about themselves.
Han rakar sig.	hɑn rɑːkɑr sɪɡ	He is shaving himself.
Jag tvättar mig.	jɑɡ tvɛtːar mɛɪ	I wash myself.
Du sminkar dig.	dʉː smɪŋkɑr dɛɪ	You are putting on makeup.
Hon klipper sig.	hʊn klɪpːɛr sɪɡ	She is cutting her hair.
Vi njuter av oss.	viː njʉːtɛr av ɔs	We enjoy ourselves.
De skyddar sig.	dɔm ɕʏdːar sɪɡ	They protect themselves.
Jag biter mig i tungan.	jɑɡ biːtɛr mɛɪ i tʊŋan	I bite my tongue.
Du håller om dig.	dʉː hɔlːɛr ɔm dɛɪ	You hold onto yourself.
Hon slappnar av sig.	hʊn slɑːpnɑr av sɪɡ	She relaxes herself.
Vi kramar oss.	viː krɑːmar ɔs	We hug ourselves.
De uppmanar sig.	dɔm ʉpːmɑːnar sɪɡ	They encourage themselves.
Han hjälper sig själv.	hɑn jɛlpɛr sɪɡ ɕɛlv	He helps himself.
Jag fokuserar mig.	jɑɡ fɔːkʊːseːrar mɛɪ	I focus on myself.
Du påminner dig.	dʉː pɔːmɪndɛr dɛɪ	You remind yourself.
Hon tycker om sig.	hʊn tʏkɛr ɔm sɪɡ	She likes herself.
Vi utmanar oss.	viː ʉtːmɑːnar ɔs	We challenge ourselves.

Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now that we've gone through the theory and examples, it’s time for you to practice! Here are ten exercises to test your understanding of reflexive pronouns.

1. Translate the following sentence into Swedish: "I wash myself."

2. Fill in the blank with the correct reflexive pronoun: "Han __________ (rak) sig." (He shaves himself.)

3. Rewrite this sentence using a reflexive pronoun: "She looks at her."

4. Translate the following sentence into Swedish: "You are getting dressed."

5. Choose the correct reflexive pronoun: "Vi __________ (klä) oss." (We are dressing ourselves.)

6. Fill in the blank: "De __________ (skämt) om sig." (They joke about themselves.)

7. Translate "He helps himself" into Swedish.

8. Identify the reflexive pronoun in the sentence: "Hon kramar sig." (She hugs herself.)

9. Convert this sentence to include a reflexive pronoun: "I bite my lip."

10. Translate "You hold onto yourself" into Swedish.

Solutions to Exercises[edit | edit source]

1. Jag tvättar mig.

2. Han rakar sig.

3. Hon ser på sig.

4. Du klär på dig.

5. Vi klär oss.

6. De skämtar om sig.

7. Han hjälper sig själv.

8. Sig.

9. Jag biter mig i läppen.

10. Du håller om dig.

Congratulations on completing this lesson on reflexive pronouns! Remember, practice makes perfect, so keep using these structures in your conversations.

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

Course Presentation

Introduction to Swedish

Swedish Pronouns

Colors and Numbers

Swedish Culture

Swedish Verbs

Body parts and health

Swedish Nouns

Travel and directions

Sweden's history

Swedish Adjectives

Jobs and professions

Videos[edit | edit source]

The mindblowing Swedish reflexive pronouns and verbs - YouTube[edit | edit source]

Sources[edit | edit source]

Other Lessons[edit | edit source]

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+Welcome to today's lesson on '''reflexive pronouns''' in Swedish! Understanding reflexive pronouns is crucial for expressing actions that are performed by the subject upon themselves. This topic will not only enhance your grammar skills but also improve your overall fluency in the language.
+In this lesson, we'll explore:
+* The definition and importance of reflexive pronouns
+* How to use reflexive pronouns in Swedish sentences
+* 20 illustrative examples to demonstrate their use
+* Practical exercises to apply what you've learned
-<div class="pg_page_title">Swedish Grammar → Swedish Pronouns → Reflexive pronouns</div>
+By the end of this lesson, you should feel confident using reflexive pronouns in your conversations.
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-As a Swedish teacher, I have noticed that many students struggle with reflexive pronouns, which are used very differently in Swedish than in English. Reflexive pronouns are used to indicate that the subject of the sentence is also the object of the sentence, for example: "I wash myself." In Swedish, these pronouns can be a bit tricky to use correctly, so let's take a look at them in more detail.
+=== What are Reflexive Pronouns? ===
+Reflexive pronouns in Swedish are used when the subject and the object of the verb are the same. In other words, they reflect the action back onto the subject.
+In Swedish, the reflexive pronoun is '''"sig"''' for all persons. This is similar to "myself," "yourself," "himself," "herself," "itself," "ourselves," "yourselves," and "themselves" in English.
+== Why are Reflexive Pronouns Important?
+Using reflexive pronouns correctly is essential because:
+* They help clarify actions where the subject does something to themselves.
+* They are commonly used in everyday language, making your speech more natural.
+* They are necessary for certain verbs that require a reflexive form.
+=== How to Use Reflexive Pronouns ===
+To use reflexive pronouns in Swedish, follow this structure:
-<span link>Consider broadening your understanding by checking out these related lessons: [[Language/Swedish/Grammar/Adjectives|Adjectives]] & [[Language/Swedish/Grammar/Indefinite-Articles-in-Swedish|Indefinite Articles in Swedish]].</span>
+* Subject + verb + reflexive pronoun + (object).
-== What are reflexive pronouns? ==
-Reflexive pronouns are pronouns that are used when the subject of a sentence is also the object of a sentence. These are different from regular pronouns, which are used to replace a noun in a sentence. In Swedish, reflexive pronouns are used much more often than in English, so it's important to understand how they work.
+For example:
-== How are reflexive pronouns used in Swedish? ==
+* '''Jag tvättar mig.''' (I wash myself.)
-In Swedish, reflexive pronouns are used in a variety of situations, such as:
+* '''Han klipper sig.''' (He cuts his hair.)
-* To indicate that an action is being done to oneself, for example: "Jag tvättar mig." (I wash myself.)
+Here are some key points to remember:
-* To indicate that two or more people are doing something to each other, for example: "Vi hjälper varandra." (We help each other.)
-* As an intensifier, to emphasize an action, for example: "Jag förstår inte riktigt själv." (I don't really understand myself.)
-Swedish reflexive pronouns are formed by adding "sig" to the end of a pronoun. Here are some examples:
+* The reflexive pronoun '''"sig"''' is used regardless of the subject's person (I, you, he, she, they).
+* The reflexive pronoun is often used with specific verbs that inherently require it.
+=== Examples of Reflexive Pronouns in Sentences ===
+Let's look at some examples to illustrate how reflexive pronouns work in various contexts:
 {| class="wikitable"
 ! Swedish !! Pronunciation !! English
+|-
+| Jag ser mig i spegeln. || jɑɡ seːr mɛɪ ɕpeːɡɛln || I see myself in the mirror.
+|-
+| Du klär på dig. || dʉː klɛːr pɔː dɛɪ || You are getting dressed.
+|-
+| Hon borstar sig. || hʊn bɔːrʃtar sɪɡ || She is brushing herself.
+|-
+| Vi förbereder oss. || viː fœːrbɛːrɛdɛr ɔs || We are preparing ourselves.
+|-
+| De skämtar om sig. || dɔm ɕɛmːtar ɔm sɪɡ || They are joking about themselves.
+|-
+| Han rakar sig. || hɑn rɑːkɑr sɪɡ || He is shaving himself.
+|-
+| Jag tvättar mig. || jɑɡ tvɛtːar mɛɪ || I wash myself.
+|-
+| Du sminkar dig. || dʉː smɪŋkɑr dɛɪ || You are putting on makeup.
+|-
+| Hon klipper sig. || hʊn klɪpːɛr sɪɡ || She is cutting her hair.
+|-
+| Vi njuter av oss. || viː njʉːtɛr av ɔs || We enjoy ourselves.
+|-
+| De skyddar sig. || dɔm ɕʏdːar sɪɡ || They protect themselves.
 |-
-| jag || ya(g) || I
+| Jag biter mig i tungan. || jɑɡ biːtɛr mɛɪ i tʊŋan || I bite my tongue.
 |-
-| du || doo || you (singular)
+| Du håller om dig. || dʉː hɔlːɛr ɔm dɛɪ || You hold onto yourself.
+|-
+| Hon slappnar av sig. || hʊn slɑːpnɑr av sɪɡ || She relaxes herself.
 |-
-| han || hahn || he
+| Vi kramar oss. || viː krɑːmar ɔs || We hug ourselves.
 |-
-| hon || hohn || she
+| De uppmanar sig. || dɔm ʉpːmɑːnar sɪɡ || They encourage themselves.
 |-
-| den || dehn || it (common gender)
+| Han hjälper sig själv. || hɑn jɛlpɛr sɪɡ ɕɛlv || He helps himself.
 |-
-| det || deht || it (neuter gender)
+| Jag fokuserar mig. || jɑɡ fɔːkʊːseːrar mɛɪ || I focus on myself.
 |-
-| vi || vee || we
+| Du påminner dig. || dʉː pɔːmɪndɛr dɛɪ || You remind yourself.
 |-
-| ni || nee || you (plural)
+| Hon tycker om sig. || hʊn tʏkɛr ɔm sɪɡ || She likes herself.
 |-
-| de || deh || they
+| Vi utmanar oss. || viː ʉtːmɑːnar ɔs || We challenge ourselves.
 |}
-These pronouns can be used both in the subject and object position in a sentence.
+=== Exercises ===
+Now that we've gone through the theory and examples, it’s time for you to practice! Here are ten exercises to test your understanding of reflexive pronouns.
+. Translate the following sentence into Swedish: "I wash myself."
+. Fill in the blank with the correct reflexive pronoun: "Han __________ (rak) sig." (He shaves himself.)
-== Reflexive verbs ==
+. Rewrite this sentence using a reflexive pronoun: "She looks at her."
-In Swedish, reflexive pronouns are often used with reflexive verbs. These are verbs that require the use of a reflexive pronoun to make sense. For example:
+. Translate the following sentence into Swedish: "You are getting dressed."
-* "Att tvätta sig" (to wash oneself)
+. Choose the correct reflexive pronoun: "Vi __________ (klä) oss." (We are dressing ourselves.)
-* "Att klä på sig" (to get dressed)
-* "Att sätta sig" (to sit down)
-Notice that these verbs are different from their non-reflexive counterparts. For example, "att tvätta" means "to wash", but "att tvätta sig" means "to wash oneself".
+. Fill in the blank: "De __________ (skämt) om sig." (They joke about themselves.)
-== Reflexive pronouns in questions ==
+. Translate "He helps himself" into Swedish.
-In Swedish, reflexive pronouns are often used in questions to indicate that the subject is also the object. For example:
+. Identify the reflexive pronoun in the sentence: "Hon kramar sig." (She hugs herself.)
-* "Tvättar du dig?" (Are you washing yourself?)
+. Convert this sentence to include a reflexive pronoun: "I bite my lip."
-* "Kläder du på dig?" (Are you getting dressed?)
-== Recap ==
+. Translate "You hold onto yourself" into Swedish.
-Reflexive pronouns are an important part of Swedish grammar, and are used much more often than in English. They are used to indicate that the subject and object of a sentence are the same, and can be used with reflexive verbs or in questions. To form a reflexive pronoun in Swedish, simply add "sig" to the end of a pronoun.
+=== Solutions to Exercises ===
-I hope that this lesson has been helpful in explaining reflexive pronouns in Swedish! If you have any questions or want to practice using reflexive pronouns, feel free to contact me.
+. '''Jag tvättar mig.'''
-<span class='maj'></span>
+. '''Han rakar sig.'''
-==Sources==
-* [https://blogs.transparent.com/swedish/refresh-your-swedish-reflexive-verbs-and-pronouns/ Refresh your Swedish Reflexive Verbs and Pronouns | Swedish ...]
+. '''Hon ser på sig.'''
-* [https://ielanguages.com/swedish-reflexive-verbs.html Swedish Reflexive Verbs and Pronouns - ielanguages.com]
-* [https://blogs.transparent.com/swedish/swedish-possessive-and-possessive-reflexive-pronouns/ Swedish Possessive and Possessive Reflexive Pronouns | Swedish ...]
+. '''Du klär på dig.'''
+. '''Vi klär oss.'''
+. '''De skämtar om sig.'''
+. '''Han hjälper sig själv.'''
+. '''Sig.'''
+. '''Jag biter mig i läppen.'''
+. '''Du håller om dig.'''
+Congratulations on completing this lesson on reflexive pronouns! Remember, practice makes perfect, so keep using these structures in your conversations.
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 ===The mindblowing Swedish reflexive pronouns and verbs - YouTube===
 <youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fX-Wm0V_ONM</youtube>
+==Sources==
+* [https://blogs.transparent.com/swedish/refresh-your-swedish-reflexive-verbs-and-pronouns/ Refresh your Swedish Reflexive Verbs and Pronouns | Swedish ...]
+* [https://ielanguages.com/swedish-reflexive-verbs.html Swedish Reflexive Verbs and Pronouns - ielanguages.com]
+* [https://blogs.transparent.com/swedish/swedish-possessive-and-possessive-reflexive-pronouns/ Swedish Possessive and Possessive Reflexive Pronouns | Swedish ...]
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