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expl:pv: expletive possessive

This relation is used for reflexive pronouns that are part of a lexicalized reflexive verb and cannot be replaced by another direct object.

Ich bedanke mich bei Ihnen . \n I thank you .
expl:pv(bedanke, mich)
Der Saal befindet sich unten . \n The hall is downstairs .
expl:pv(befindet, sich)

Note that if a reflexive pronoun can be otherwise replaced by a direct / indirect object, then it should be marked accordingly.

Ich freue mich sehr . \n I am very pleased .
obj(freue, mich)
Ich wasche mir dir Hände . \n I wash my hands .
iobj(wasche, mir)

expl:pv in other languages: [cs] [de] [gsw] [qpm] [u]