сами
themselves
the reflexive form of 'they'
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The main reflexive form meaning “themself/themselves” in context.
Means mutual action between several people: “each other,” not “themselves.”
A discourse word for clarification or emphasis; not a synonym of “themselves.”
Means “independently,” “without help”; close to “on their own,” but not to reflexive “themselves.”
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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 сами and what this word means
сами means themselves. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce сами
[sʲɪˈbʲa; ˈsamʲɪ]
сами translation
themselves
сами examples
The players blamed themselves.
сами transcription
[sʲɪˈbʲa; ˈsamʲɪ]
Questions about this word
сами meaning: what does it mean?
они сами; указывает на действие, направленное на них же
сами pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
сами is pronounced as [sʲɪˈbʲa; ˈsamʲɪ]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
сами definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The players blamed themselves. Translation: Игроки винили сами себя.
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