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