PRONOUN

sich/zɪç/oneself; himself; herself; themselves

sich is a German pronoun that means oneself, himself, or herself. It is pronounced /zɪç/.

Definitions

1.refers back to the subject in reflexive constructions (3rd person, all genders/numbers)(reflexive pronoun, object of verb)

a.oneself or themselves as object of action

Er wäscht sich jeden Morgen.—He washes himself every morning.

b.used with verbs that require a reflexive pronoun but may not be reflexive in English

Sie erinnert sich an den Termin.—She remembers the appointment.

Frequently asked questions

What does "sich" mean in English?
"sich" means oneself, himself, or herself. It is a German pronoun.
How do you pronounce "sich"?
"sich" is pronounced /zɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "sich"?
"sich" is a pronoun in German.

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Make “sich” stick.

Practice it in real sentences in the Alexandria app. Miss it, and Alexandria explains why, then brings it back right before you’d forget.