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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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