само себя
itself
that same thing; used reflexively
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само себя with English translation
само себя usage examples
The cat found its way home by itself.
Кошка сама нашла дорогу домой.
The engine started by itself after a minute.
Двигатель сам завёлся через минуту.
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само себя synonyms
What's the difference between само себя / сам / собственно / само / самостоятельно / лично
Direct equivalent for the reflexive meaning of "itself"; refers to a thing or creature as the object of an action.
This device turns itself off.
Это устройство само себя выключает.
Often means "by oneself, personally, without help," not exactly the reflexive "itself"; used for people and sometimes things in speech.
He opened the door himself.
Он сам открыл дверь.
Usually means "strictly speaking" or "in fact"; not a direct replacement for "itself."
Strictly speaking, the problem has already been solved.
Собственно, проблема уже решена.
Neutral neuter form; can mean "itself" or "the thing itself," but without context it is not always an exact match.
The building itself is old, but sturdy.
Само здание старое, но крепкое.
Means "independently, without help"; conveys independent action rather than the reflexive "itself."
The child already dresses independently.
Ребёнок уже самостоятельно одевается.
Means "personally, in person"; usually refers to a person and emphasizes that this specific person is involved, not a thing.
I personally saw this film.
Я лично видел этот фильм.
Means "by itself," "in itself," sometimes "on its own"; closer to independent existence than to the exact reflexive "itself."
This is not dangerous in itself.
Это по себе не опасно.
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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How to pronounce само себя and what this word means
само себя translation: itself. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce само себя
[sɐˈmo sʲɪˈbʲa]
само себя translation
itself
само себя examples
The cat found its way home by itself.
само себя transcription
[sɐˈmo sʲɪˈbʲa]
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Questions about this word
само себя meaning: what does it mean?
само это; то же самое, относится к самому предмету
само себя pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
само себя is pronounced as [sɐˈmo sʲɪˈbʲa]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
само себя definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The cat found its way home by itself. Translation: Кошка сама нашла дорогу домой.
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