PRONOUN

sich/zɪç/himself; herself; itself; themselves

sich is a German pronoun that means himself, herself, or itself. It is pronounced /zɪç/.

Definitions

1.reflexive pronoun for actions performed by the subject on himself/herself/itself/themselves(reflexive pronoun, 3rd person)

a.oneself (used to refer back to the subject in 3rd person)

Er wäscht sich jeden Morgen.He washes himself every morning.

b.themselves (plural reflexive use)

Die Kinder amüsieren sich im Park.The children enjoy themselves in the park.

Frequently asked questions

What does "sich" mean in English?
"sich" means himself, herself, or itself. It is a German pronoun.
How do you pronounce "sich"?
"sich" is pronounced /zɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "sich"?
"sich" is a pronoun in German.

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