Reflexive Constructions (Ara Ẹni)

Ìṣe Ara Ẹni

About this concept

Reflexive meaning expressed with ara + possessive pronoun: ara mi (myself), ara rẹ (yourself), ara wọn (themselves). Used with verbs to indicate action on oneself.

In Settemila Lingue, this concept generates a practice deck of ~25 cards at level A2.

Examples

Ó pa ara rẹ̀ lára.He/She hurt himself/herself.

Mo ń wo ara mi nínú dígí.I am looking at myself in the mirror.

Wọ́n gbà ara wọn lẹ́jọ́.They blamed themselves.

Fi ara rẹ sílẹ̀!Relax! (Leave yourself alone!)

Prerequisite

Personal PronounsA1

More A2 concepts

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