mir / mich with German Reflexive Verbs

Reflexive Verbs with mir / mich in German

Reflexive verbs in German are used when the subject and the object of the sentence refer to the same person. These verbs require reflexive pronouns, which are different depending on the case.

For example, when using reflexive verbs with 'mir' (dative) and 'mich' (accusative), the following rules apply:

• mir is used with verbs in the dative case, such as 'sich etwas überlegen' (to think about something).
• mich is used with verbs in the accusative case, such as 'sich sehen' (to see oneself).

Examples:

• Ich überlege mir, was ich essen soll. (I'm thinking about what to eat.)
• Ich sehe mich im Spiegel. (I see myself in the mirror.)

Understanding when to use 'mir' and 'mich' is important for correctly using reflexive verbs in German.