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Reflexive Verbs

Reflexive verbs with the particle się

Learning Goal

I can use common reflexive verbs with się

Exam Skills:A1 · WritingA1 · Speaking

Look at these examples. Can you spot the grammar pattern?

Nazywam się Anna.

My name is Anna.

Uczę się polskiego.

I'm learning Polish.

Cieszę się!

I'm happy!

Pay attention to the highlighted parts. What do they have in common?

Reflexive Verbs

Reflexive verbs use the particle się (oneself). It never changes form.

VerbMeaningExample
myć sięto wash oneselfMyję się.
nazywać sięto be calledNazywam się Anna.
uczyć sięto studyUczę się polskiego.

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Learners forget się or place it at sentence start. Confusing uczyć (teach) vs uczyć się (learn).

Nazywam się Anna.

My name is Anna.

Nazywam się Anna — się is required; *Nazywam Anna* is wrong.

Uczę się polskiego.

I'm learning Polish.

Uczę się polskiego — uczyć się (learn) vs uczyć (teach). Don't drop się!

Cieszę się!

I'm happy!

Cieszę się! — the verb cieszyć is always reflexive in this meaning.

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Frequently asked questions

When do you use Reflexive Verbs?
Reflexive verbs use the particle się (oneself). It never changes form.
What are common mistakes with Reflexive Verbs?
Learners forget się or place it at sentence start. Confusing uczyć (teach) vs uczyć się (learn).

Related grammar topics

Previous topic: Imperative MoodNext topic: Verb Aspect

Also in Verbs

  • Verb "to be" (być)
  • Verb "to have" (mieć)
  • Present Tense
  • Past Tense
  • Imperative Mood
  • Verb Aspect
  • Verbs of Motion
  • Future Tense

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