Betekenis van myself In het Nederlands

• 0 used when the subject of the verb is "I" and the object is the same person:

  • I bought myself a new coat.

  • I caught sight of myself in the mirror.

  • Yes, I thought to myself, it's time to take a holiday.

  • I myself don't like a heavy meal at lunchtime.

  • I don't like a heavy meal at lunchtime myself.

  • My husband and myself were delighted with the gift.

  • They very kindly invited my sister and myself to the inauguration.

  • I live by myself .

  • I had to do the whole job all by myself .

  • I never get an hour to myself.

  • I went to see the doctor because I haven't been feeling myself lately.

  • I'm well enough in myself (= happy) - I've just got this nagging headache.

• 1 the person speaking; the reflexive form of I:

  • I found myself addressing a tall elegant man in his mid-forties.

  • I myself prefer to skip lunch.

  • They very kindly invited my sister and myself to the party.

  • I live by myself (= alone) in a small apartment in Brooklyn.

  • I had to do the whole job (all) by myself (= alone and without help from anyone).

  • I just need some time to myself (= for my own use).