Talking About Your Own Things (Apna)
apna to link possession back to the subject, ensuring the correct 'selfie' relationship in your sentences.
Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
Use 'apna/apni/apne' instead of 'mera/meri/mere' when the subject is the owner of the object.
- Use 'apna' when the subject owns the object: Main apna kaam kar raha hoon (I am doing my work).
- Match 'apna' to the gender and number of the object, not the subject.
- Never use 'apna' if the subject is not the owner; use 'mera' or 'uska' instead.
Overview
The Hindi reflexive possessive adjective apna (अपना) is fundamental for B2 level learners, signifying possession that refers back to the subject of a clause. Unlike English possessives like "my," "your," or "his/her/its," which change based on the possessor, apna serves this function universally when the possessor and the grammatical subject are the same entity. This subject-owner coreference is the governing principle of apna.
Its mastery prevents common ambiguities and marks a significant step towards native-like fluency, enabling clear and precise communication about one's own belongings, actions, or state.
Without apna, learners risk misattributing possession or sounding grammatically unnatural. For instance, stating Vah uska ghar ja raha hai (वह उसका घर जा रहा है) literally means "He is going to someone else's house." The correct and natural expression, Vah apna ghar ja raha hai (वह अपना घर जा रहा है), clearly conveys "He is going to his own house." This distinction is critical in everyday discourse, from personal narratives to professional interactions, ensuring the intended meaning is unambiguously conveyed. Apna thus acts as a crucial grammatical mirror, reflecting ownership directly back to the sentence's initiator.
How This Grammar Works
Apna functions as a reflexive possessive adjective, meaning it modifies a noun to indicate that the noun belongs to, or is associated with, the subject of the verb in the same clause. This coreferential link is absolute: if the subject is the possessor, apna is typically required. It is an adjective because it agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies, not with the subject.apna operates. The subject performs an action, and the object of that action is possessed by the subject itself. For example, in Main apni kitaab padh raha hoon (मैं अपनी किताब पढ़ रहा हूँ - I am reading my book), main (I) is the subject and the possessor of kitaab (book).Apni (feminine singular) agrees with kitaab (feminine singular). If the speaker were to say Main meri kitaab padh raha hoon, while grammatically intelligible, it would sound redundant or less idiomatic compared to the reflexive apni in this context.mera, tumhara, uska, etc.) are used. For instance, Vah meri kitaab padh raha hai (वह मेरी किताब पढ़ रहा है - He is reading my book) employs meri because vah (he) is the subject, but kitaab belongs to main (me), not vah. This highlights the direct link apna creates between the subject and the possessed item within a single clause, a linguistic economy that avoids explicit repetition of the subject's identity as owner.Rahul apna kaam karta hai.(राहुल अपना काम करता है - Rahul does his [own] work.)- Here,
Rahulis the subject and the owner ofkaam(work).Apnarefers back toRahul. Ham apne doston se milenge.(हम अपने दोस्तों से मिलेंगे - We will meet our [own] friends.)Ham(we) is the subject and the possessor ofdoston(friends).Apnerefers back toHam.Sita uski gaadi chala rahi hai.(सीता उसकी गाड़ी चला रही है - Sita is driving her [someone else's] car.)Sitais the subject, butgaadibelongs to someone other than Sita. Thus,uskiis used.
Formation Pattern
Apna inflects as an adjective, agreeing in gender and number with the noun it modifies (the possessed item), not the gender or number of the subject. It follows the typical -ā ending adjective pattern:
apna | Masculine Singular | vah apna ghar saaf karta hai | He cleans his [own] house. |
apne | Masculine Plural | main apne kapde dho raha hoon | I am washing my [own] clothes. |
apne | Masculine Oblique | vah apne bhai se baat kar raha hai | He is talking to his [own] brother. |
apni | Feminine Singular | tum apni kitaab padh rahi ho | You are reading your [own] book. |\
apni | Feminine Plural | ham apni baatein bata rahe hain | We are telling our [own] stories. |
apna (अपना).
Rahul apna phone dekh raha hai. (राहुल अपना फ़ोन देख रहा है - Rahul is looking at his [own] phone.)
apne (अपने).
Ve apne sapne poore karte hain. (वे अपने सपने पूरे करते हैं - They fulfill their [own] dreams.)
apna modifies is followed by a postposition, it takes the oblique form apne. This is a crucial distinction.
Maine apne dost se kaha. (मैंने अपने दोस्त से कहा - I told my [own] friend.) (dost is masculine singular, but se makes it oblique).
Ham apne bachchon ke saath khelte hain. (हम अपने बच्चों के साथ खेलते हैं - We play with our [own] children.) (bachchon is masculine plural oblique).
apni (अपनी). Feminine nouns do not have a distinct oblique form for adjectives in this context.
Usne apni beti ko bulaya. (उसने अपनी बेटी को बुलाया - She called her [own] daughter.)
Mujhe apni chaabiyan nahin mil rahi hain. (मुझे अपनी चाबियाँ नहीं मिल रही हैं - I can't find my [own] keys.)
apna; only the gender and number of the possessed object matter. This is a common point of confusion for learners who try to match apna to the subject.
When To Use It
Apna is employed in contexts where the possessor is identical to the grammatical subject of the clause. This is not merely a stylistic choice but a grammatical requirement for clarity and naturalness in Hindi. Its usage extends across various sentence structures and tenses.- 1Direct Object Possession: When the subject possesses the direct object of its own action.
Sita apna kaam kar rahi hai.(सीता अपना काम कर रही है - Sita is doing her [own] work.)Maine apna khana kha liya.(मैंने अपना खाना खा लिया - I ate my [own] food.)
- 1Indirect Object or Oblique Case Possession: Even when the possessed item is in an oblique case (e.g., with a postposition), if the subject is the possessor,
apnais used and inflects accordingly.
Vah apne pita ke saath ja raha hai.(वह अपने पिता के साथ जा रहा है - He is going with his [own] father.)Ham apni didi ko dekh rahe hain.(हम अपनी दीदी को देख रहे हैं - We are looking at our [own] elder sister.)
- 1Infinitive Clauses and Compound Verbs:
Apnaoften appears with infinitives or in compound verb constructions where the subject of the main clause is also the implied subject of the infinitive's action and its possessor.
Mujhe apna homework karna hai.(मुझे अपना होमवर्क करना है - I have to do my [own] homework.) (Here,mujheis the experiencer, acting as an effective subject for the infinitivekarna.)Vah apni baat kehna chahta hai.(वह अपनी बात कहना चाहता है - He wants to say his [own] piece/point.)
- 1Possession within Subordinate Clauses (with conditions):
Apnacan be used in subordinate clauses if the possessor in the subordinate clause refers back to the subject of the main clause. However, this is context-dependent and often requires careful analysis of the implied subject.
Rahul ne kaha ki vah apna kaam karega.(राहुल ने कहा कि वह अपना काम करेगा - Rahul said that he would do his [own] work.) (Here,vahin the subordinate clause refers toRahul, the main subject.)
- 1General Association:
Apnacan refer to anything closely associated with the subject, not just physical possessions, including abstract concepts like thoughts, feelings, or identity.
Main apne desh se pyaar karta hoon.(मैं अपने देश से प्यार करता हूँ - I love my [own] country.)Usne apna raaz bataya.(उसने अपना राज़ बताया - He told his [own] secret.)
apna is the grammatical tool to articulate this relationship concisely and correctly.Common Mistakes
apna due to interference from English grammar, which lacks a direct equivalent. The most prevalent errors stem from incorrect coreference, gender/number agreement, and confusion with other possessive or reflexive terms.- 1The
Uska(orMera/Tumhara) Fallacy: The cardinal error is using a standard possessive pronoun (mera,tumhara,uska,hamara,unka,aapka) whenapnais required. This fundamentally alters the meaning, implying the possessed item belongs to someone other than the subject.
- Incorrect:
Vah uska ghar ja raha hai.(वह उसका घर जा रहा है - He is going to his [someone else's] house.) - Correct:
Vah apna ghar ja raha hai.(वह अपना घर जा रहा है - He is going to his own house.) - Reasoning: In the incorrect sentence,
uskacan refer to any male third person previously mentioned, but not the subjectvah.Apnadisambiguates this by explicitly linking the house tovah.
- 1Gender and Number Mismatch: Failing to make
apnaagree with the gender and number of the possessed noun is another common mistake. Learners often default toapnaor try to match it with the subject.
- Incorrect:
Main apna kitaab padh raha hoon.(मैं अपना किताब पढ़ रहा हूँ - I am reading my [own] book.) (kitaabis feminine,apnais masculine singular.) - Correct:
Main apni kitaab padh raha hoon.(मैं अपनी किताब पढ़ रहा हूँ - I am reading my [own] book.) - Reasoning:
Kitaab(किताब - book) is a feminine singular noun. Therefore,apnamust take its feminine singular form,apni(अपनी).
- 1Using
Apnafor Non-Coreferential Possession: Occasionally, learners attempt to useapnawhen the possessor and the subject are not the same. This is grammatically incorrect.
- Incorrect:
Meri behen apna dost se mil rahi hai.(मेरी बहन अपना दोस्त से मिल रही है - My sister is meeting my [own] friend.) (Here,meri behenis the subject, butdostbelongs tomain(me), notbehen.) - Correct:
Meri behen mere dost se mil rahi hai.(मेरी बहन मेरे दोस्त से मिल रही है - My sister is meeting my friend.) - Reasoning: The friend belongs to the speaker (
mere), not the sister (meri behen). Hence, the standard possessivemere(masculine oblique, agreeing withdost se) is used.
- 1Overuse or Misplacement in Questions/Commands: While
apnais common in commands, its use in questions or at the beginning of a sentence requires the subject to be clear, sometimes implicitly.
- Avoid (unless subject is implicitly known):
Apna kaam karo.(अपना काम करो - Do your work.) (This is acceptable as a command, buttum apna kaam karois more explicit.) - Generally Incorrect at sentence start without context:
Apna ghar bada hai.(अपना घर बड़ा है - My house is big.) - Correct:
Mera ghar bada hai.(मेरा घर बड़ा है - My house is big.) - Reasoning: When simply describing possession without an action linked to the subject, standard possessives are preferred.
Real Conversations
Apna is integral to everyday Hindi, appearing naturally in various registers from informal chats to more formal discussions. Its pervasive use reflects how native speakers intrinsically connect actions with self-possession.
Informal Communication (Texting/Social Media):
- Aaj main apni favourite playlist sun raha hoon. (आज मैं अपनी फ़ेवरेट प्लेलिस्ट सुन रहा हूँ - Today I'm listening to my favorite playlist.)
- Here, apni (feminine singular) agrees with playlist. The speaker is listening to their own music.
- Tum apna feedback kab doge? (तुम अपना फ़ीडबैक कब दोगे - When will you give your feedback?)
- Apna (masculine singular) agrees with feedback. This is a direct query about your own contribution.
- Usne apni selfie post ki hai. (उसने अपनी सेल्फ़ी पोस्ट की है - She posted her selfie.)
- Apni (feminine singular) agrees with selfie, clearly indicating it's her own selfie.
Workplace or Academic Settings:
- Hum apne project par kaam kar rahe hain. (हम अपने प्रोजेक्ट पर काम कर रहे हैं - We are working on our [own] project.)
- In a team setting, apne (masculine oblique) confirms ownership by the group (hum).
- Mujhe apni report submit karni hai. (मुझे अपनी रिपोर्ट सबमिट करनी है - I need to submit my [own] report.)
- Apni (feminine singular) agrees with report. This implies the report created by the speaker.
General Daily Interactions:
- Kya aapne apni car park kar di? (क्या आपने अपनी कार पार्क कर दी - Did you park your [own] car?)
- Formal Aap (you) as subject, apni (feminine singular) agrees with car.
- Bachche apne khilone tod rahe hain. (बच्चे अपने खिलौने तोड़ रहे हैं - The children are breaking their [own] toys.)
- Apne (masculine plural) agrees with khilone (toys), referring to the children's own possessions.
Apna often appears in proverbial sayings and cultural expressions, emphasizing self-reliance or personal responsibility. For example, Apna haath jagannath (अपना हाथ जगन्नाथ - Your own hand is God) underscores the importance of self-effort. These examples demonstrate that apna isn't confined to a single register but is a versatile and indispensable part of natural Hindi communication, seamlessly integrating into both casual and formal contexts to indicate self-possession.
Quick FAQ
- Q1: Does
apnachange for formality (e.g.,Tu,Tum,Aap)? - No,
apnaremains consistent regardless of the formality level of the second-person pronoun used. The coreferential link is to the subject, not its social register. Tu apna kaam kar.(तू अपना काम कर - You [very informal] do your work.)Tum apna kaam karo.(तुम अपना काम करो - You [informal] do your work.)Aap apna kaam kijiye.(आप अपना काम कीजिये - You [formal] do your work.)
- Q2: Can
apnaappear at the beginning of a sentence? - Generally,
apnarequires an explicit or clearly implied subject to which it can refer back. While not strictly forbidden, starting a sentence withapnawithout a preceding subject can sound unnatural or ambiguous in many contexts. - Usually:
Mera ghar bada hai.(मेरा घर बड़ा है - My house is big.) - Less common (without specific context for emphasis):
Apna ghar bada hai.(Here, it might imply "One's own house is big" in a generalized sense, or if the subject is very clear from prior discourse.)
- Q3: How does
apnarelate tokhud(खुद)? Apnais a reflexive possessive adjective ("my own," "his own").Khudis an intensive pronoun or reflexive pronoun ("myself," "himself") emphasizing the agent.Main apna kaam karta hoon.(मैं अपना काम करता हूँ - I do my [own] work.)Main khud kaam karta hoon.(मैं खुद काम करता हूँ - I myself do the work / I do the work myself.)- The two can sometimes be combined for stronger emphasis:
Main apna kaam khud karta hoon.(मैं अपना काम खुद करता हूँ - I do my own work myself.)
- Q4: Can
apnamean "our"? - Yes, if the subject of the clause is
ham(हम - we), thenapnawill reflexively refer to "our." Ham apne desh ki seva karte hain.(हम अपने देश की सेवा करते हैं - We serve our [own] country.)
- Q5: What about
apne aap(अपने आप)? Apne aaptranslates to "by oneself," "automatically," or "on its own." It's an adverbial phrase, not a possessive adjective.Darwaza apne aap khul gaya.(दरवाजा अपने आप खुल गया - The door opened by itself / automatically.)
- Q6: Is
apnaever used in a broader, more general sense? - Yes,
apnacan be used to refer to a general "one's own" or in expressions of belonging to one's community, culture, or identity, even without a very specific singular subject. Apne log.(अपने लोग - Our [own] people/kinsmen.)Apni bhaasha.(अपनी भाषा - One's [own] language.) This usage is common and highlights a sense of collective or personal identity.
apna beyond its basic coreferential function, enabling more sophisticated and culturally informed communication.Real Conversations
Apna is an indispensable part of authentic Hindi conversation, appearing in diverse contexts from casual banter to more reflective statements. Observing its use in natural dialogue helps solidify understanding beyond textbook examples.
Scenario 1
Person A
Tum kal kya kar rahe ho? (तुम कल क्या कर रहे हो - What are you doing tomorrow?)Person B
Main apna homework poora karunga. (मैं अपना होमवर्क पूरा करूँगा - I will finish my homework.)Explanation
Apna (masculine singular) agrees with homework, indicating B is doing their own* homework, referring back to main (I).Scenario 2
Waiter
Aapko aur kuch chahiye? (आपको और कुछ चाहिए - Do you need anything else?)Customer
Nahi, bas apna bill de dijiye. (नहीं, बस अपना बिल दे दीजिए - No, just give me my bill.)Explanation
Aap as the implied subject, apna (masculine singular) correctly modifies bill, referring to the customer's own* bill.Scenario 3
Friend 1
Mujhe lagta hai ki Rohan ko apni samasya batani chahiye. (मुझे लगता है कि रोहन को अपनी समस्या बतानी चाहिए - I think Rohan should tell his problem.)Friend 2
Haan, use apni galti maan leni chahiye. (हाँ, उसे अपनी गलती मान लेनी चाहिए - Yes, he should admit his mistake.)Explanation
apni (feminine singular) refers back to the respective subjects (Rohan and use - he/him), modifying samasya (problem) and galti (mistake) respectively. This clearly means Rohan's own problem and his own* mistake.Scenario 4
Caption
Apni nayi car ke saath drive par! (अपनी नई कार के साथ ड्राइव पर! - On a drive with my new car!)Explanation
main - I) is omitted, it's clearly implied in a personal caption. Apni (feminine singular) modifies car (feminine singular), linking it to the poster.Scenario 5
Manager
Har employee ko apna performance review samay par jama karna hai. (हर एम्प्लॉयी को अपना परफॉरमेंस रिव्यू समय पर जमा करना है - Every employee has to submit their performance review on time.)Explanation
Apna (masculine singular) modifies performance review and refers back to har employee (every employee), indicating each employee's own* review.These examples illustrate apna's role in creating coherent and unambiguous possessive relationships within sentences, making it a cornerstone of functional Hindi communication.
Apna Agreement Table
| Object Gender | Object Number | Form |
|---|---|---|
|
Masculine
|
Singular
|
apna
|
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Feminine
|
Singular
|
apni
|
|
Masculine
|
Plural
|
apne
|
|
Feminine
|
Plural
|
apni
|
Meanings
The reflexive possessive pronoun 'apna' refers back to the subject of the sentence, indicating that the object belongs to the subject.
Reflexive Possession
Indicates ownership by the subject of the sentence.
“मैं अपना खाना खा रहा हूँ।”
“तुम अपना काम करो।”
Reference Table
| Form | Structure | Example |
|---|---|---|
|
Affirmative
|
Subj + apna + Obj + Verb
|
Main apna kaam karta hoon
|
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Negative
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Subj + apna + Obj + nahi + Verb
|
Main apna kaam nahi karta
|
|
Interrogative
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Kya + Subj + apna + Obj + Verb?
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Kya tum apna kaam karte ho?
|
|
Plural
|
Subj + apne + Obj + Verb
|
Ve apne dost se milte hain
|
|
Feminine
|
Subj + apni + Obj + Verb
|
Woh apni kitaab padhti hai
|
Formality Spectrum
कृपया अपना कार्य करें। (Workplace/Home)
अपना काम करो। (Workplace/Home)
अपना काम कर। (Workplace/Home)
अपना काम देख। (Workplace/Home)
Reflexive Pronoun Flow
Possession
- apna my/your/his own
Examples by Level
मैं अपना काम करता हूँ।
I do my work.
तुम अपनी किताब पढ़ो।
You read your book.
वह अपना खाना खाता है।
He eats his food.
हम अपना घर जाते हैं।
We go to our house.
क्या तुम अपना होमवर्क कर रहे हो?
Are you doing your homework?
उसने अपनी कार बेच दी।
He sold his car.
वे अपने दोस्तों के साथ हैं।
They are with their friends.
मैंने अपनी गलती मान ली।
I admitted my mistake.
हमें अपनी संस्कृति पर गर्व है।
We are proud of our culture.
वह हमेशा अपनी बात मनवा लेता है।
He always gets his way.
अपनी सेहत का ध्यान रखें।
Take care of your health.
क्या आपने अपना काम पूरा कर लिया?
Have you finished your work?
उसने अपनी पूरी ताकत लगा दी।
He put in all his strength.
वे अपनी समस्याओं को सुलझा रहे हैं।
They are solving their problems.
अपनी राय स्पष्ट रूप से रखें।
State your opinion clearly.
वह अपने भविष्य के बारे में सोच रहा है।
He is thinking about his future.
अपनी सीमाओं को पहचानना महत्वपूर्ण है।
Recognizing one's limits is important.
उसने अपनी कला के माध्यम से व्यक्त किया।
He expressed himself through his art.
अपनी अंतरात्मा की आवाज सुनो।
Listen to your inner voice.
वे अपनी नीतियों को लागू कर रहे हैं।
They are implementing their policies.
अपनी नियति का निर्माण स्वयं करें।
Create your own destiny.
उसने अपनी पूरी विरासत खो दी।
He lost his entire inheritance.
अपनी बात को तार्किक रूप से रखें।
Present your argument logically.
वे अपनी जड़ों की ओर लौट रहे हैं।
They are returning to their roots.
Easily Confused
Both mean 'my', but 'apna' is reflexive.
Both can mean 'his/her'.
Both can mean 'your'.
Common Mistakes
Main mera kaam karta hoon.
Main apna kaam karta hoon.
Woh apna kitaab padhta hai.
Woh apni kitaab padhta hai.
Hum apna dost se milte hain.
Hum apne doston se milte hain.
Tum apna khana khao.
Tum apna khana khao.
Usne apna kitaab kholi.
Usne apni kitaab kholi.
Main apna bhai ko dekha.
Maine apne bhai ko dekha.
Ve apna ghar ja rahe hain.
Ve apne ghar ja rahe hain.
Apna kaam karo.
Apna kaam karo.
Woh apni maa se baat karta hai.
Woh apni maa se baat karta hai.
Maine apna galti maani.
Maine apni galti maani.
Apna khud ka kaam.
Apna kaam.
Apni apni kitaab.
Apni apni kitaaben.
Apne aap ko dekho.
Apne aap ko dekho.
Sentence Patterns
Main ___ kaam kar raha hoon.
Kya tum ___ kitaab padh rahe ho?
Ve ___ doston ke saath hain.
Woh ___ भविष्य के बारे में सोचता है।
Real World Usage
Apna kaam kar.
Apna yogdaan dein.
Apni life, apna rule.
Apna ticket dikhayein.
Apna order check karein.
Apni strengths batayein.
Check the subject
Don't over-use
Gender agreement
Family ties
Smart Tips
Always check if you can use 'apna'.
Use 'apne' for plural family members.
Remember 'apni' for feminine.
Remember to use 'apne' with ergative.
Pronunciation
Apna
Pronounced as 'up-na'.
Statement
Main apna kaam kar raha hoon ↘
Neutral assertion.
Memorize It
Mnemonic
Apna is for the owner, Mera is for the other.
Visual Association
Imagine yourself looking in a mirror. Everything you touch in the mirror is 'apna'.
Rhyme
If the subject owns the thing, use 'apna' for the ring.
Story
Rahul is in his room. He picks up his pen. He says, 'Yeh meri pen hai' (incorrect). He corrects himself: 'Yeh meri apni pen hai' (better).
Word Web
Challenge
Write 5 sentences about your daily routine using 'apna'.
Cultural Notes
Apna is used to denote family and belonging.
Apna is used in official documents.
Apna is used as a term of endearment.
Derived from Sanskrit 'ātman' (self).
Conversation Starters
क्या आपने अपना काम पूरा किया?
आप अपनी छुट्टी कैसे बिताते हैं?
क्या आप अपनी राय दे सकते हैं?
आप अपनी सफलता का श्रेय किसे देते हैं?
Journal Prompts
Common Mistakes
Test Yourself
Main ___ kaam kar raha hoon.
Woh ___ kitaab padh rahi hai.
Find and fix the mistake:
Ve apna ghar ja rahe hain.
Yeh meri pen hai.
Main apna bhai ko dekha.
A: Tumhara kaam kaisa hai? B: ___ kaam achha hai.
apna / main / kaam / karta / hoon
Which is masculine plural?
Score: /8
Practice Exercises
8 exercisesMain ___ kaam kar raha hoon.
Woh ___ kitaab padh rahi hai.
Find and fix the mistake:
Ve apna ghar ja rahe hain.
Yeh meri pen hai.
Main apna bhai ko dekha.
A: Tumhara kaam kaisa hai? B: ___ kaam achha hai.
apna / main / kaam / karta / hoon
Which is masculine plural?
Score: /8
Practice Bank
10 exercisesKya aapne ______ (your) chai pi li?
Rahul uska laptop chala raha hai. (His own laptop)
raha / apna / main / kaam / kar / hoon
They are washing their clothes.
Choose the best fit:
Match the pronouns.
Vah ______ (her) bahan ko phone kar rahi hai.
Pick the correct Hindi translation:
Fix the pronoun usage:
Translate to Hindi:
Score: /10
FAQ (8)
Yes, use 'apne' for plural.
Yes, it matches the object.
Yes, it refers to the subject.
Only if the subject is not the owner.
Yes, it is standard.
Use 'apna'.
Yes, 'apne'.
Yes, if they are the subject.
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In Other Languages
propio
Apna is used more frequently than 'propio'.
propre
Apna is a pronoun, propre is an adjective.
eigen
German uses 'eigen' as an adjective.
jibun no
Jibun no is more formal.
khass
Arabic 'khass' is less reflexive.
ziji de
Ziji de is used for all persons.
Learning Path
Prerequisites
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