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Understanding Reflexive Verbs in Italian

Reflexive verbs in Italian indicate actions that the subject performs on themselves. These verbs are accompanied by reflexive pronouns, which change according to the subject.

Common Reflexive Pronouns

• Mi (myself)
• Ti (yourself)
• Si (himself/herself/itself/themselves)
• Ci (ourselves)
• Vi (yourselves)

Conjugation Example

Using the verb "lavarsi" (to wash oneself):

• Io mi lavo (I wash myself)
• Tu ti lavi (You wash yourself)
• Lui/Lei si lava (He/She washes himself/herself)
• Noi ci laviamo (We wash ourselves)
• Voi vi lavate (You wash yourselves)
• Loro si lavano (They wash themselves)

Placement of Reflexive Pronouns

In simple tenses, the pronoun precedes the verb:

• Mi sveglio alle 7 (I wake up at 7)

With infinitives, the pronoun is attached to the end:

• Voglio svegliarmi presto (I want to wake up early)

Common Reflexive Verbs

• Alzarsi (to get up)
• Vestirsi (to get dressed)
• Pettinarsi (to comb one's hair)
• Addormentarsi (to fall asleep)

Reciprocal Actions

Reflexive pronouns are also used for reciprocal actions:

• Ci amiamo (We love each other)