myself
word
/ˌmaɪˈsɛɫf/
my-SELF
/maɪsˈɛlf/
my-SELF
Definition
Used to refer to the speaker when they are both the subject and the object of the verb. It can also emphasize that the speaker did something alone or without help.
Usage & Nuances
Formal or informal use. Commonly used for emphasis: “I did it myself.” Not to be confused with 'me' which is just the object form of 'I'. Also used reflexively in actions done alone.
Spanish: yo mismo - a mí mismoPortuguese (BR): mim mesmo - eu mesmoPortuguese (PT): mim mesmo - eu mesmoChinese (Simplified): 我自己Chinese (Traditional): 我自己Hindi: खुदArabic: نفسيBengali: নিজেRussian: самJapanese: 自分自身Vietnamese: chính mình - tự mìnhKorean: 나 자신Turkish: kendimUrdu: خودIndonesian: diriku sendiri
Example Sentences
I made this cake all by myself.
basic
Don’t worry, I can handle it myself.
natural
I told myself I would be brave.
basic
She bought the gift by herself.
basic
I hurt myself while playing soccer yesterday.
natural
If you want to improve, you need to push yourself harder.
natural