hemzelf

hemzelf

"Hemzelf" means "himself" in English.

Reflexive use to indicate the subject performed the action on themselves.

Hij heeft het boek aan hemzelf gegeven.

He gave the book to himself.

Emphasizing responsibility or association with the subject.

De schuld lag bij hemzelf.

The fault lay with himself.

Contrasting singular reliance.

Hij deed het werk helemaal alleen en had alleen hemzelf om op te vertrouwen.

He did the work completely alone and only had himself to rely on.