himself
Translation
himself
Examples
He hurt himself playing football.
He hurt himself playing football.
He cooked the dinner himself.
He cooked the dinner himself.
Grammar Patterns
((verb)) ((himself)) (reflexive) He taught himself to play the guitar.
((verb)) ((sth.)) ((himself)) (emphatic) The manager wrote the report himself.
Similar Words
Synonyms: on his own
Etymology
A compound of 'him' and 'self'.
Memory Tips
Use when the subject and object are the same male person ('he'), or to add emphasis to the subject.