myself
UK: maɪˈsɛlf | US: maɪˈsɛlf
pron. 1. Used by a speaker to refer to themselves as the object of a verb or preposition when they are also the subject.
pron. 2. Emphatic form of "me" or "I," used for emphasis or contrast.
The word "myself" originates from Old English "mē self," where "mē" is the dative/accusative form of "I" (meaning "me"), and "self" derives from Proto-Germanic *selbaz, meaning "self" or "same." Over time, the two morphemes merged into a single reflexive/emphatic pronoun. The construction reflects a logical emphasis on the speaker's identity or agency, common in Germanic languages.
I hurt myself while cooking.
I myself don’t agree with the decision.
I need to remind myself to call her.
I made this cake myself.
I often talk to myself when I’m alone.