Reflexive Verbs Flashcards
sich verletzen
(to get injured)
Example sentence: Wir haben uns beim Sport verletzt. (We got injured during sports.)
Grammatical Explanation: The reflexive pronoun “sich” indicates that the subject got injured on oneself.
sich irren
(to be mistaken)
Example sentence: Sie hat sich in ihrer Einschätzung geirrt. (She was mistaken in her assessment.)
Grammatical Explanation: The reflexive pronoun “sich” is used to show that the subject is mistaken or wrong in their judgment.
sich konzentrieren
(to concentrate)
Example sentence: Er konzentriert sich auf seine Hausaufgaben. (He concentrates on his homework.)
Grammatical Explanation: The reflexive pronoun “sich” shows that the subject is focusing or concentrating on oneself.
sich beklagen
(to complain)
Example sentence: Die Gäste beschweren sich über den schlechten Service. (The guests are complaining about the poor service.)
Grammatical Explanation: The reflexive pronoun “sich” indicates that the subject is complaining about something related to themselves.
sich verhalten
(to behave)
Example sentence: Wie verhältst du dich in schwierigen Situationen? (How do you behave in difficult situations?)
Grammatical Explanation: The reflexive pronoun “sich” indicates that the subject is behaving in a certain way.
sich widersprechen
(to contradict oneself)
Example sentence: Seine Aussagen widersprechen sich oft. (His statements often contradict themselves.)
Grammatical Explanation: The reflexive pronoun “sich” indicates that the subject’s statements are contradicting each other.
sich zurechtmachen
(to get ready, to make oneself presentable)
Example sentence: Sie macht sich für die Party zurecht. (She is getting ready for the party.)
Grammatical Explanation: The reflexive pronoun “sich” indicates that the subject is making themselves presentable or getting themselves ready.
sich verirren
(to get lost)
Example sentence: Wir haben uns in der Stadt verirrt. (We got lost in the city.)
Grammatical Explanation: The reflexive pronoun “sich” indicates that the subject got lost or lost their way.
sich etablieren
(to establish oneself)
Example sentence: Das Unternehmen hat sich auf dem Markt etabliert. (The company has established itself in the market.)
Grammatical Explanation: The reflexive pronoun “sich” indicates that the subject has established themselves or achieved a position in a particular domain.
sich fortbilden
(to further one’s education, to pursue further education)
Example sentence: Sie bildet sich ständig fort, um beruflich voranzukommen. (She is constantly pursuing further education to advance in her career.)
Grammatical Explanation: The reflexive pronoun “sich” indicates that the subject is furthering their own education or acquiring additional skills.
sich abfinden
(to come to terms with)
Example sentence: Er muss sich mit der neuen Situation abfinden. (He has to come to terms with the new situation.)
Grammatical Explanation: The reflexive pronoun “sich” indicates that the subject is accepting or reconciling themselves with a particular situation.
sich verwirklichen
(to fulfill oneself, to realize one’s potential)
Example sentence: Sie möchte sich in ihrem Traumberuf verwirklichen. (She wants to fulfill herself in her dream profession.)
Grammatical Explanation: The reflexive pronoun “sich” indicates that the subject is seeking to fulfill or realize their own potential
sich abgrenzen
(to differentiate oneself, to set oneself apart)
Example sentence: Die Firma möchte sich von der Konkurrenz abgrenzen. (The company wants to differentiate itself from the competition.)
Grammatical Explanation: The reflexive pronoun “sich” indicates that the subject is setting themselves apart or distinguishing themselves from others.
sich abhängig machen
(to become dependent)
Example sentence: Man sollte sich nicht von anderen abhängig machen. (One should not become dependent on others.)
Grammatical Explanation: The reflexive pronoun “sich” indicates that the subject is making themselves dependent on someone or something.
sich begeben
(to go, to venture)
Example sentence: Sie hat sich auf eine abenteuerliche Reise begeben. (She embarked on an adventurous journey.)
Grammatical Explanation: The reflexive pronoun “sich” indicates that the subject is going or venturing on their own accord.
