Direct object pronouns
Develop people and relationships through a focused grammar itinerary.
Direct object pronouns
Use direct object pronouns for the person or thing that receives the action: mi, ti, lo, la, ci, vi, li, le. They usually come before the conjugated verb: «Lo vedo» means I see him or it.
- Conosci Anna? Sì, la conosco.· Do you know Anna? Yes, I know her.
- Compro i biglietti e li porto a casa.· I buy the tickets and take them home.
- Chiamo Marco? Sì, gli telefono subito.· Shall I call Marco? Yes, I will call him now.
- Mando un messaggio a Sara. Le scrivo stasera.· I send a message to Sara. I will write to her tonight.
Indirect object pronouns
Use indirect object pronouns for the person who receives something or benefits from an action: mi, ti, gli, le, ci, vi. «Gli scrivo» means I write to him; «Le telefono» means I call her.
- Invito Paolo. Lo invito alla festa.· I invite Paolo. I invite him to the party.
- Hai comprato le mele? Sì, le ho comprate.· Did you buy the apples? Yes, I bought them.
- Sabato organizziamo una festa per Giulia.· On Saturday we are organising a party for Giulia.
- La invitiamo senza dirle della sorpresa.· We will invite her without telling her about the surprise.