Reflexive Verbs: Daily Routine

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A reflexive verb is used when the subject and the object of the action are the same. In Italian, they end in '-si' in the infinitive (e.g., lavarsi). The action reflects back onto the person doing it.

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The reflexive pronouns change depending on the subject. For 'io' (I), use 'mi'. For 'tu' (you informal), use 'ti'. For 'lui/lei/Lei' (he/she/formal you), use 'si'.

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For plural subjects, use 'ci' for 'noi' (we), 'vi' for 'voi' (you all), and 'si' for 'loro' (they).

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In simple tenses, the reflexive pronoun always goes immediately before the conjugated verb (e.g., 'mi lavo'). Never place it after the verb in a simple sentence.

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'Svegliarsi' is a regular -are reflexive verb. Drop the '-si', change the ending to match the subject pronoun, and place the matching reflexive pronoun in front.

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'Alzarsi' means to get up out of bed. It follows the standard -are reflexive conjugation pattern: mi alzo, ti alzi, si alza, ci alziamo, vi alzate, si alzano.

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'Lavarsi' is used for washing oneself. In daily routines, it often refers to washing the face, hands, or taking a quick wash in the morning.

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'Vestirsi' is a third-conjugation (-ire) reflexive verb. Note the stem change in the present tense: io mi vesto, tu ti vesti, lui si veste, noi ci vestiamo, voi vi vestite, loro si vestono.

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'Prepararsi' is a regular -are reflexive verb used to express getting ready for work, school, or going out.

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'Addormentarsi' is an -ire reflexive verb that means to fall asleep. It describes the transition from being awake to sleeping.

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In Italian, when using reflexive verbs with parts of the body or clothing, use the definite article (il, la, i, le) instead of possessive adjectives (mio, tuo).

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To make a reflexive sentence negative, place the word 'non' before the reflexive pronoun. The structure is: [non] + [reflexive pronoun] + [conjugated verb].