kendilerini

Kendilerini is a Turkish word that serves as the reflexive pronoun for the third person plural. It translates directly to "themselves" in English. This pronoun is used when the subject of a sentence is a group of people or things and the action performed by the subject is directed back at that same group.

For example, in the sentence "Öğrenciler kendilerini sınıfta buldular" (The students found themselves in the classroom), "kendilerini" indicates that the students performed the action of finding, and the result of that action was that they themselves were found in that location.

The use of "kendilerini" is crucial for distinguishing between actions directed outwards and those that are self-referential. It is the accusative case of the plural reflexive pronoun, meaning it is used when "themselves" is the direct object of the verb. Other cases of the plural reflexive pronoun also exist, such as "kendilerine" (to themselves) or "kendilerinden" (from themselves), each serving a specific grammatical function. Understanding the nuances of these reflexive pronouns is essential for accurate comprehension and usage of the Turkish language.