English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology
FreeDict.com

reflexive in German

reflexive in German is reflexiv, rückbezüglich — reflexive means referring back to the subject, or having an object equal to the subject.

reflexive in German

reflexiv
adj
(grammar) Referring back to the subject, or having an object equal to the subject.
rückbezüglich
adj
(grammar) Referring back to the subject, or having an object equal to the subject.
reflexiv
adj
(mathematics) Of a relation R on a set S, such that xRx for all members x of S (that is, the relation holds between any element of the set and itself).

What does "reflexive" mean?

  1. adj Referring back to the subject, or having an object equal to the subject.
  2. adj Of a relation R on a set S, such that xRx for all members x of S (that is, the relation holds between any element of the set and itself).
  3. adj Of or resulting from a reflex.
  4. adj Producing immediate response, spontaneous.
Vocabulary Flow
Learn more English words in German.
Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the German meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.
Learn English in German

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "reflexive" in German?

"reflexive" in German is reflexiv, rückbezüglich. reflexive means: Referring back to the subject, or having an object equal to the subject.

Are there other ways to say "reflexive" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "reflexive": reflexiv, rückbezüglich.

Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.
Translations from WikDict, CC BY-SA · example sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR.