No. 251 in Persian
خودش
"Himself," "herself," "itself," or "themselves" (reflexive pronoun).
In a sentence
او خودش کتاب را نوشت.
He himself wrote the book.
Shows emphasis on the subject performing the action independently.
او گفت که خودش دیر کرده بود.
He said that he himself had been late.
Used to clarify who the subject refers to in reported speech.
ماشین خودش را فروخت.
He sold his own car.
Indicates possession, emphasizing ownership by the subject.
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