reflexive affix

[rɪˈflɛksɪv ˈæfɪks]

nounpl: reflexive affixes

afixo reflexivo

1. A grammatical affix that indicates that the action of a verb is performed by the subject on itself or for itself

In Spanish, the reflexive affix 'se' in 'se levanta' (he/she gets up) shows that the subject performs the action on themselves

Em português, o afixo reflexivo 'se' em 'ele se levanta' indica que o sujeito executa a ação sobre si mesmo

2. A morpheme attached to a verb that signals reflexivity, denoting self-directed or mutual action

The reflexive affix in German 'sich waschen' (to wash oneself) modifies the verb to indicate a reflexive relationship

O afixo reflexivo em português 'lavar-se' modifica o verbo para indicar uma relação reflexiva

Synonyms

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese

afixo reflexivo

Standard term used in Brazilian linguistics and grammar education

Portugal

afixo reflexivo

Standard term used in European Portuguese linguistics

Linguistic Academia

marcador reflexivo

Alternative technical term sometimes used in academic contexts

reflexive verb construction

reflexive action

self-referential affix

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