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Direct object pronouns

Mind, direct object pronouns replace the object (the thing or person) and take the place of the noun, generally before the verb, but after the verb in the infinitive or in the imperative mood. Before a vowel, singular pronouns use an apostrophe.

Pronomi oggetto diretto

Direct object pronouns

Mi

Me

Ti

You

Lo

Him/It (masculine – sing.)

La

Her/It (feminine – sing.)

Ci

Us

Vi

You

Li

Them (masculine – pl.)

Le

Them (feminine – pl.)

Some examples in present tense (pronouns are before the verb):

Prendo il coltello = I take the knife

becomes

Lo prendo = I take it
Mangio una mela = I eat an apple La mangio = I eat it
Incontro Marco = I meet Marco L’(=lo) incontro = I meet him
Incontro Maria = I meet Maria L’(=la) incontro = I meet her
Taglio I pomodori = I cut the tomatoes Li taglio = I cut them
Affetto le melanzane = I slice the eggplants Le affetto = I slice them

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3 Responses to “Direct object pronouns”

  1. liam said

    I “meat” Marco/Maria.

    The spelling is “meet”

  2. Monica said

    Grazie Liam, “fortunatamente” in classe parlo solo italiano, quindi non posso sbagliare ;)
    Se trovi altri errori gravi, per favore correggimi!

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