This is the 3508th most frequent Dutch word.
onszelf
"Onszelf" means "ourselves" in English.
The word 'onszelf' here functions as a reflexive pronoun describing the subject 'we'.
We zien onszelf in de spiegel.
We see ourselves in the mirror.
In this sentence, 'onszelf' acts as a reflexive pronoun emphasizing self-care pertaining to the subject 'we'.
We moeten voor onszelf zorgen.
We need to take care of ourselves.
The use of 'onszelf' serves as a reflexive pronoun to highlight the importance of remembering one's own needs within the context of the action.