itself in Dutch
itself in Dutch is zichzelf, zelf — itself means used to refer back to a thing that is both the subject and the object of the same action.
itself in Dutch
zichzelf
zelf
(emphatic) it; used to intensify the subject, especially to emphasize that it is the only participant in the predicate
zichzelf
(emphatic) it; used to intensify the subject, especially to emphasize that it is the only participant in the predicate
What does "itself" mean?
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pron Used to refer back to a thing that is both the subject and the object of the same action.
"The cat cleaned itself after the meal."
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pron Used for emphasis, to stress that something acted alone or that a quality applies purely to the thing named.
"The problem itself was simple, but explaining it took hours."
itself in a sentence
- The cat cleaned itself after the meal.
- The company reorganized itself after the merger.
- The problem itself was simple, but explaining it took hours.
- The engine itself was fine — it was the wiring that failed.
Common Dutch translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "itself" in Dutch?
"itself" in Dutch is zichzelf, zelf. itself means: Used to refer back to a thing that is both the subject and the object of the same action.
How do you use "itself" in a sentence?
Example: "The cat cleaned itself after the meal." In Dutch, "itself" is zichzelf, zelf.
Are there other ways to say "itself" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "itself": zichzelf, zelf.
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