Reflexive Pronouns
Introduction
We use reflexive pronouns as the object in a sentence when the subject and object are the same person/thing. Reflexive pronouns in Esperanto are similar to myself, yourself, herself etc. but there are some differences in usage compared to English (see: Reflexive Verbs, Transitive/Intransitive Verbs).
Construction
Except for the 3rd person (when we use si), reflexive pronouns are the same as personal pronouns.
| Personal Pronouns | Reflexive Personal Pronouns | Reflexive Possessive Determiners | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st person sg. | mi | mi(n) | mia(n) |
| 2nd person sg. | vi | vi(n) | via(n) |
| 3rd person sg. | li/ŝi/ĝi | si(n) | sia(n) |
| 1st person pl. | ni | ni(n) | nia(n) |
| 2nd person pl. | vi | vi(n) | via(n) |
| 3rd rerson pl. | ili | si(n) | sia(n) |
Without a preposition, the reflexive pronoun is used in accusative.
- Example:
- Ŝi rigardas sin en spegulo.She looks at herself in the mirror.
With a preposition, the reflexive pronoun is used in nominative.
- Example:
- Sinjorino Ŝika volas eliri kun sia nova koramiko.Ms Chic wants to go out with her new boyfriend.