Italian B1: Object pronouns · Grammar

Direct objects: mi, ti, lo, la, ci, vi, li, le (Lo compro; La vedo). Indirect: mi, ti, gli (to him), le (to her), ci, vi, gli (to them). They go before the verb, or are attached to an infinitive: Voglio comprarlo. In the passato prossimo the participle agrees with lo, la, li, le: L’ho vista. Combined, gli or le + lo becomes glielo: Glielo dico.

• dare — to give
• dire — to say
• prestare — to lend
• regalare — to give (as a present)
• mandare — to send
• chiedere — to ask
• spiegare — to explain
• restituire — to give back

• Te lo prometto. — I promise you.
• Glielo dico domani. — I’ll tell him tomorrow.
• Me lo presti? — Will you lend it to me?
• Non l'ho ancora vista. — I haven’t seen her yet.