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Reflexive pronouns in Turkish are formed by adding the suffix "-kendisi" to personal pronouns. They are used to refer back to the subject of the sentence.

  • Ben kendim (myself)
  • Sen kendin (yourself)
  • O kendisi (himself/herself/itself)
  • Biz kendimiz (ourselves)
  • Siz kendiniz (yourselves)
  • Onlar kendileri (themselves)

Emphasis and Contrast

Reflexive pronouns often emphasize the subject's personal involvement or create a contrast:

  • Ben kendim yaptım. (I did it myself.)
  • Sen kendin karar vermelisin. (You should decide for yourself.)

Possessive Forms

Reflexive pronouns can take possessive suffixes:

  • Kendi evim (my own house)
  • Kendi arabanız (your own car)

With Postpositions

Reflexive pronouns can be used with postpositions:

  • Kendi hakkımda (about myself)
  • Kendileri için (for themselves)

Intensifier Function

"Kendi" can also function as an intensifier:

  • Başkan kendi geldi. (The president came himself.)

Common Expressions

Some common expressions use reflexive pronouns:

  • Kendine gel! (Pull yourself together!)
  • Kendini beğenmiş (conceited, full of oneself)

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