sjálfan

Sjálfan is an Icelandic word. It is the accusative masculine singular form of the reflexive pronoun "sjálfur." The word "sjálfur" means "self" and is used to emphasize that an action was performed by the subject of the sentence, not by someone else. For example, the phrase "hann gerði það sjálfan" translates to "he did it himself." The "sjálfan" form is used when the noun it refers to is masculine and in the accusative case. In Icelandic grammar, the accusative case is used for the direct object of a verb or after certain prepositions. The reflexive pronoun "sjálfur" conjugates according to gender, number, and case, with "sjálfan" being one specific form. Understanding these grammatical nuances is key to correctly using and interpreting Icelandic sentences that employ reflexive pronouns.