ELONIO

Reflexive direct objects (khod râ)

Reflexive Direct Objects

When the subject and the direct object of a sentence are the same person, we use a reflexive pronoun. Because this pronoun acts as a specific, known direct object, it must always be followed by the object marker را.

To build these, combine the base word خود, the possessive suffix for the person, and را:

  • خودم را (myself)
  • خودت را (yourself)
  • خودش را (himself / herself)

Here is how you use them to talk about actions directed at yourself:

I introduce myself to that teacher.
من خودم را به آن معلم معرفی می‌کنم.man khodam râ be ân mo'allem mo'arrefi mikonam.
I entertain myself with a book.
با یک کتاب خودم را سرگرم می‌کنم.bâ yek ketâb khodam râ sargarm mikonam.

Self-Care and Emotions

Reflexive direct objects are especially common when discussing emotional states, self-care, or internal conflicts. Notice how the object marker را always immediately follows the reflexive pronoun.

Please do not blame yourself.
لطفاً خودت را سرزنش نکن.lotfan khodat râ sarzanesh nakon.
Why do you deceive yourself?
چرا خودت را گول می‌زنی؟cherâ khodat râ gul mizani?
She only deceives herself.
او فقط خودش را گول می‌زند.u faghat khodash râ gul mizanad.
I do not have a problem, I control myself.
مشکل ندارم، خودم را کنترل می‌کنم.moshkel nadâram, khodam râ kontorol mikonam.
He always hurts himself.
او همیشه خودش را آزار می‌دهد.u hamishe khodash râ âzâr midahad.
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