How is the word себя translated from Russian to English

Указывает, что мужчина совершает действие над собой.

Used when a man is the object of his own action.

pronoun
English translation
himself

Examples with “себя”

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  • Он поранился во время бега. He hurt himself while running.

  • Он называет себя экспертом по винам. He calls himself an expert on wine.

  • Он правда сам сделал полку? Did he really build the shelf himself?

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FAQ about “себя”

How is “себя” translated from Russian?
“себя” translates into English as “himself”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “себя” mean?
Meaning of “себя”: Указывает, что мужчина совершает действие над собой. In English — “himself”.
What part of speech is “себя”?
“себя” is a pronoun.
Where can I see examples with “себя”?
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How can I memorize “себя”?
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