How do the verbs in this unit differ from "regular" verbs.
These verbs end in 'se'.
I wake myself up.
despertarse (e-ie)
(Yo) me despierto.
Why is 'ponerse' irregular?
Ponerse is a 'YO GO' verb.
Ilógico
You brush your hair
Tú te cepillas el pelo.
How does the 'se' attached at the end of the verb change its meaning?
It identifies the verb as reflexive - "to do something to oneself"
How is 'despertarse' an irregular verb?
It is stem-change verb (e-ie)
Primero me seco el pelo. Segundo me lavo el pelo.
Ilógico.
I get up at 6. (a las 6).
Yo me levanto a las seis.
When are reflexive verbs used? What do they indicate?
Reflexive verbs are used when the subject is completing an action to or for him/herself.
Primero, me ducho. Segundo, me pongo el desorderante.
lógico
We shower in the shower.
Nos duchamos en la ducha.
Translate: She brushes her hair.
Ella se cepilla el pelo.
Conjugate for the subject Tu: ponerse
Tu te pones
Te cepillas los dientes antes de acostarse.
Lógico
Me acuesto en mi cama
What are the reflexive pronouns?
Me, Te, Se, Nos, Os, Se
Translate: You all put on clothes (la ropa)
Ustedes se ponen la ropa.
Ustedes se visten la ropa.
They fall asleep.
dormirse (o-ue)
Ellos se duermen
Me lavo el pelo con la pasta dental.
ilógico.
I put on clothes (la ropa).
Yo me pongo la ropa.