himself
word
/hɪmˈsɛɫf/
him-SELF
/hɪmsˈɛlf/
him-SELF
Definition
Used to refer to a male person already mentioned, to show that he does something alone or for his own benefit.
Usage & Nuances
Only for males; use 'herself' for females. Often emphasizes someone acts alone or independently: 'by himself'. In reflexive actions ('He hurt himself'), don't confuse with 'him'.
Spanish: él mismoPortuguese (BR): ele mesmoPortuguese (PT): ele próprioChinese (Simplified): 他自己Chinese (Traditional): 他自己Hindi: खुदArabic: نفسهBengali: নিজে - নিজেই - নিজেকেRussian: себя - самJapanese: 自分自身Vietnamese: chính mình - bản thân mìnhKorean: 자신 - 스스로Turkish: kendisi - kendi başınaUrdu: خودIndonesian: dirinya sendiri
Example Sentences
He made the cake himself.
basic
Tom can dress himself now.
basic
He hurt himself while playing soccer.
basic
Did he fix the car all by himself?
natural
Sometimes he talks to himself when he's thinking.
natural
He built that website by himself, no help at all.
natural