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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
pron
zelf
pron
(emphatic) it; used to intensify the subject, especially to emphasize that it is the only participant in the predicate
zichzelf
pron
(emphatic) it; used to intensify the subject, especially to emphasize that it is the only participant in the predicate

What does "itself" mean?

  1. 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."
  2. 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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