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Top 10 reflexive verbs

Reflexive verbs are formed from the verb itself and the reflexive pronoun "sich". But some of them you just have to remember!

Let's look at the 10 most important reflexive verbs:

sich interessieren - to be interested in

Surprisingly, this is probably the first reflexive verb we learn from teachers and textbooks. It can be useful in almost any situation!

Ich interessiere mich für Geschichte. - I am interested in history.

sich treffen / sich sehen - to meet / see

These two verbs rightly share the second place. They are mainly used for agreements, although they can be used at any time.

Wir werden uns morgen treffen. - We shall meet tomorrow.
Sie sehen sich jeden Tag. - They see each other every day.

sich erholen / sich ausruhen - to rest / relax

These are some of the nicest reflexive verbs, because they are talking about relaxation, which we all need! When you're relaxing, remember that in German it's a reflexive verb, and don't lose the sich!

Hast du dich erholt? - Have you had a rest?
Er ruht sich gerade aus. - He is now relaxing/resting.

sich freuen - to rejoice

Also a very nice verb. But there is a complication with it - its control. It's dual: you can say auf + Akk (to rejoice in something present and coming), or you can say über + Akk (something past or present).

Er hat sich über das Geschenk gefreut. - He was very excited about the gift.

sich kümmern - to care

If about someone, then: sich um + Akk kümmern!

Ich kann mich um dich kümmern. - I can take care of you.

sich bemühen - to try

That's what we do when we learn German!

Ich werde mich sehr bemühen! - I will try hard!

sich beschäftigen - to do

If anything, then: mit + Dativ! The verb is used with almost any kind of activity!

Sie beschäftigt sich gerne mit Kindern. - She is very eager to take care of the children.

sich entscheiden - to decide

For example, to finally decide to learn German.

Ich konnte mich nicht entscheiden - I could not make up my mind

sich gewöhnen - to get used to

This is also a reflexive verb. When we get used to something, the control appears: an + Akk

Habt ihr euch schon an das Leben in Deutschland gewöhnt? - Are you already used to life in Germany?

sich erinnern - to remember / recall

Yes, that's a reflexive verb too. You have to remember that it's used with: an+Akk

Ich erinnere mich gerne an meinen letzten Urlaub. - I eagerly remember my last holiday.

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