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Accusative | Dative | ||
mich | uns | mir | uns |
dich | euch | dir | euch |
sich | sich | sich | sich |
The reflexive pronoun follows the verb and agrees with the subject. When a clause contains another object besides the reflexive pronoun, then the reflexive pronoun is in the dative case since the other object is in the accusative case. This is when you use the dative reflexive pronouns instead of the accusative ones.
Accusative: Ich fühle mich nicht wohl - I don't feel well.
Dative: Ich ziehe mir den Mantel aus - I'm taking off my coat.
Also note that parts of the body and articles of clothing use the definite article, not a possessive.
sich ärgern | to get angry | sich aufregen | to get agitated |
sich ausruhen | to rest | sich erkälten | to catch a cold |
sich freuen | to be happy | sich (wohl) fühlen | to feel (well) |
sich hinlegen | to lie down | sich anziehen | to get dressed |
sich verletzen | to get hurt | sich ausziehen | to get undressed |
sich beeilen | to hurry | sich setzen | to sit down |
sich erholen | to relax | sich vorstellen | to imagine |
Reflexive Verbs + Accusative: | |
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sich ärgern über | to get annoyed about |
sich erinnern an | to remember |
sich freuen über | to be happy about |
sich freuen auf | to look forward to |
sich gewöhnen an | to get used to |
sich kümmern um | to take care of |
sich bewerben um | to apply for |
sich interessieren für | to be interested in |
sich konzentrieren auf | to concentrate on |
sich vorbereiten auf | to prepare for |
sich entscheiden für | to decide on |
sich verlieben in | to fall in love with |
Reflexive Verbs + Dative: | |
sich trennen von | to break up with |
sich erkundigen nach | to ask about |
sich fürchten vor | to be afraid of |
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