Themselves - translation, pronunciation and examples
themselves
the reflexive form of 'they'
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When to use themselves
Игроки винили сами себя.
Они вежливо представились сами.
themselves usage examples
Они вежливо представились сами.
They introduced themselves politely.
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the reflexive form used when 'they' refers back to the same people or things
used for two or more people or things doing something to one another
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What's the difference between themselves / each other
the reflexive form used when 'they' refers back to the same people or things
They blamed themselves for the mistake.
Они винили себя в ошибке.
used for two or more people or things doing something to one another
They help each other every day.
Они помогают друг другу каждый день.
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How to pronounce themselves and what this word means
themselves translation: сами. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce themselves
/ðəmˈselvz/
themselves translation
сами
themselves examples
The players blamed themselves.
themselves transcription
/ðəmˈselvz/, /ðəmˈsɛlvz/
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themselves meaning: what does it mean?
the reflexive form of 'they'
themselves pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
themselves is pronounced as /ðəmˈselvz/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
themselves definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The players blamed themselves. Translation: Игроки винили сами себя.
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