#254: Using the Past Gerund with Reflexive Verbs

The past gerund of reflexive verbs is used to describe something that happened before another action in the past. The past gerund of reflexive verbs requires the helping verb “essere”, and not “avere”.

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Two Main Takeaways

  • Reflexive verbs always require a reflexive pronoun; with the helping verb “essendo”, the pronoun is attached directly to the end of “essendo”.
  • For example, we can say: “essendomi” which is made of the gerund “essendo” and the reflexive pronoun “mi”.

Links Mentioned and Other Resources

  • CLICK HERE to listen to episode #33: Reflexive Verbs in Italian.
  • CLICK HERE to listen to episode #209: How to Conjugate Reflexive Verbs in the Future Tense.
  • CLICK HERE to get the 30 Key Phrases for Your Italian Vacation guide, covering the most important phrases you need to know before going to Italy.

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