Sophie
Can I say “themselves” instead of “him/herself”? Just like we use “their” instead of “he/she”.
2019년 12월 10일 오전 8:17
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We often use 'themselves' instead of him or herself, as the latter is very clunky and awkward. As people are talking about gender-free issues, too, there is a move toward using 'them/themselves instead of him or her as well, although it might not be strictly speaking grammatically correct
2019년 12월 10일
Yes, as long as it's plural
2019년 12월 10일
Themself for singular. Themselves for plural. Themself is newer and gender-free. It's very commonly used.
2019년 12월 10일
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