No. 111 in Afrikaans
self
"Self" in Afrikaans means "self" or "oneself" in English.
In a sentence
Ek het self die probleem opgelos.
I solved the problem myself.
In this sentence, 'self' is used reflexively to emphasize that the subject personally performed the action without assistance.
Die oplossing self was voor die hand liggend.
The solution itself was obvious.
Here, 'self' is used to emphasize or specify the noun, drawing attention to the inherent characteristic of the solution.
Ek sal dit self doen, moenie bekommerd wees nie.
I will do it myself, don't worry.
In this case, 'self' is used to express independence or assurance, reinforcing the subject's role as the executor of the intended action.
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