Meaning
oneself, himself, herself, itself, themselves
- oneself; himself; herself; itself; themselves
- each other
- people; one
- si passive
In a sentence
Si sveglia sempre presto la mattina.
He always wakes up early in the morning.
Qui si parla solo italiano?
Do people speak only Italian here?
Non si sono più sentiti dopo la festa.
They didn't hear from each other anymore after the party.
Word forms (1)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| si | Acc|Dat |
Usage notes
- Use 'si' for reflexive verbs (e.g., 'si lava' = 'he washes himself'). Don’t confuse with 'ci' (us/we).
- In passive constructions, 'si' + verb agrees with the subject (e.g., 'Si vendono case' = 'Houses are sold').
- For 'each other,' 'si' is reciprocal (e.g., 'Si amano' = 'They love each other'). No extra word needed.