German GCSE

Reflexive Verb

What Reflexive Verb means in German GCSE, as defined for AQA.

Definition of Reflexive Verb

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A verb whose action is directed back at the subject, requiring a reflexive pronoun (e.g., sich bewerben - ich bewerbe mich).

AQA · Theme 3: Current and future study and employment (study guide)

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Theme 3: Current and future study and employment (AQA GCSE)

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