The infinitive (dictionary form) of some verbs ends in -arsi, -ersi or -irsi:
chiamarsi
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to be called
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abbronzarsi
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to get tanned
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divertirsi
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to enjoy oneself
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These are called reflexive verbs, with an additional mi, ti, or si which corresponds to the English "myself, yourself, him/herself".
riposarsi:
Ho bisogno di riposarmi
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to rest (oneself):
I need to rest (myself)
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chiamarsi:
Come ti chiami?
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to be called, lit to call oneself
What's your name?
lit How do you call yourself?
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tenersi in forma:
Io nuoto per tenermi in forma
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to keep (oneself) fit:
I swim to keep (myself) fit
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divertirsi:
Sono qui per divertirmi
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enjoy oneself:
I'm here to enjoy myself
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see also...
verb endings
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mi, ti, si