case of на себя / от себя

Why do we use this case here? And this verb? What rule should I use here?
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case of на себя / от себя

Postby smart888 » Jun 3rd, 15, 22:09

Hi everyone!

I have a question about the word "себя" when used in the phrases на себя / от себя. I see it on the doors of many establishments and it seems that this is what Russians use to say "pull / push". I wonder what is the case of себя in those phrases and how would this pronoun sound in the nominative case.

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Re: case of на себя / от себя

Postby LoveMyRussia » Jun 4th, 15, 18:11

hi,

СЕБЯ is a reflexive pronoun that has no nominative case.

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Re: case of на себя / от себя

Postby smart888 » Jun 18th, 15, 21:42

thank you!!!!!!!!!!!


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