I pronomi oggetto diretto sostituiscono nomi già citati.
(Direct object pronouns replace nouns that have already been mentioned.)
- The object pronoun comes before the verb.
- The pronouns lo, la become l' before a vowel.
| Pronome oggetto (Object pronoun) | Esempio (Example) |
|---|---|
| Mi (Me) | Il receptionist vede me (The receptionist sees me)Il receptionist mi vede (The receptionist sees me) |
| Ti (You) | Il receptionist chiama te (The receptionist calls you)Il receptionist ti chiama (The receptionist calls you) |
| Lo (It (masc.)) | Risolviamo il problema (We solve the problem)Lo risolviamo (We solve it) |
| La (It (fem.)) | Prendo la chiave alla reception (I pick up the key at reception)La prendo alla reception (I pick it up at reception) |
| Ci (Us) | Il receptionist aiuta noi (The receptionist helps us)Il receptionist ci aiuta (The receptionist helps us) |
| Vi (You (plural)) | Il receptionist aspetta voi (The receptionist waits for you)Il receptionist vi aspetta (The receptionist is waiting for you) |
| Li/le (Them) | Ora vedo loro (Now I see them)Li vedo ora (I see them now) |
Exceptions!
- With an infinitive verb, the pronoun is attached to the end of the verb. Example: "io devo riportare la chiave in reception" -> "devo riportarla in reception".
Exercise 1: Multiple choice
Instruction: Choose the correct answer
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1. Ha prenotato il GPS online? Sì, ___ ho prenotato ieri sera.
Did you book the GPS online? Yes, ___ booked it last night.2. La patente di guida? Mi dispiace, non ___ trovo nella borsa.
Your driver's license? I'm sorry, I can't ___ find it in my bag.3. Il modulo è pronto: per favore, ___ firmi qui.
The form is ready: please ___ sign it here.4. Devo riportare le chiavi domani mattina? Sì, deve riportar___ in ufficio entro le dieci.
Do I have to return the keys tomorrow morning? Yes, you have to return ___ to the office by ten.Exercise 2: Rewrite the phrases
Instruction: Rewrite the sentences by replacing the part in bold with the correct direct object pronoun (mi, ti, lo, la, ci, vi, li/le). If there is an infinitive, attach the pronoun to the end of the verb (e.g.: devo prendere la chiave → devo prenderla).
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Il receptionist vede **me** ogni mattina.⇒ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ ExampleIl receptionist mi vede ogni mattina.(The receptionist sees me every morning.)
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Scusi, signora: chiamo **Lei** tra cinque minuti.⇒ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ ExampleScusi, signora: La chiamo tra cinque minuti.(Excuse me, ma’am: I’ll call you in five minutes.)
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Prendo **la chiave** alla reception.⇒ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ ExampleLa prendo alla reception.(I pick it up at reception.)
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Hai il mio documento? Devo portare **il documento** in ufficio.⇒ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ ExampleHai il mio documento? Devo portarlo in ufficio.(Do you have my document? I have to bring it to the office.)
