Click here for some examples. Click here to see the table of reflexive pronouns, and compare it to the table of regular accusative and dative pronouns.
Languages differ in what actions they consider to be reflexive.
Thus, if Larry hits Moe and Curly over the head, the verb schlagen will not be reflexive, but if Larry hits himself on the head, you need to use a reflexive pronoun with schlagen . Normally the reflexive pronoun will be accusative. If the verb already has an accusative object, however, then the reflexive pronoun will be dative. Click here for some examples. Reflexive constructions are also sometimes used as substitutes for the passive.