How is the word себя translated from Russian to English

English translation
Myself
pronoun

Указывает, что говорящий является и объектом действия.

Used when the speaker is also the object.

Examples with “себя”

See how the word “себя” is used in sentences

  • Я испёк этот торт сам. — I made this cake myself.

  • Я сам приготовил этот ужин. — I made this dinner myself.

  • Я сам научился играть на гитаре. — I taught myself to play the guitar.

  • Ты сам убрал в доме? — Did you clean the house yourself?

  • Я лучше сам отвечу на письмо. — I'd rather answer the letter myself.

  • Пожалуйста, отправь мне отчет сам. — Please send me the report myself.

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