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Reflexive pronouns in other languages
In languages other than English, verbs referring to basic everyday actions often
take reflexive pronouns. Such verbs are reflexive in English only if there is a
reason to emphasise the action:
He got up, washed, shaved, dressed and had breakfast.
(‘washed himself, shaved himself, dressed himself’ would mean that this
is surprising because he is usually unable to do these things on his own)
She’s seven now. She’s old enough to wash herself.
(she doesn’t need any help)
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