kendilerine

This is the 680th most frequent Turkish word.


kendilerine

"Themselves" or "to themselves" in English, depending on the context.


Here, 'kendilerine' is used reflexively, indicating the action is directed back at the subject themselves.

Çocuklar, oyuncaklarını tekrar kendilerine verdiler.

The children gave their toys back to themselves.


Here, 'kendilerine' functions as a dative object, showing that the action of assignment is directed towards them.

Misafirler için hazırlanan odaları kendilerine tahsis ettik.

We assigned the rooms prepared for the guests to themselves.


In this case, 'kendilerine' signifies possession, emphasizing that the house is for their own self.

Onlar, kendilerine ait bir ev inşa etmeye karar verdiler.

They decided to build a house that belongs to them.