In Russian, the way to say "to take care of oneself" is заботиться о себе. Knowing how to use these kinds of verbs is really helpful. They help us express actions we do for ourselves.

How Reflexive Verbs Work

In Russian, reflexive verbs usually end with -ся or -сь. For example, "заботиться" has this special ending. This ending shows that the subject is doing something to itself.

Changing the Verb Forms

To use "заботиться о себе" correctly, you need to change it depending on who is taking action:

• Я забочусь о себе. (I take care of myself.)
• Ты заботишься о себе. (You take care of yourself.)
• Он/Она заботится о себе. (He/She takes care of himself/herself.)
• Мы заботимся о себе. (We take care of ourselves.)
• Вы заботитесь о себе. (You [all] take care of yourselves.)
• Они заботятся о себе. (They take care of themselves.)

When to Use This Verb

You can use this verb in different situations:

1. For Your Health:
   • "Важно заботиться о себе, особенно в стрессовые времена." (It's important to take care of yourself, especially when things are stressful.)
2. To Give Advice:
   • "Не забывай заботиться о себе." (Don't forget to take care of yourself.)

Remember

When you say "заботиться о себе," always change the verb form to match who is speaking. This will help you have better conversations and talk about self-care more easily in Russian.