I pronomi oggetto diretto sostituiscono nomi già citati.

(Direct object pronouns replace nouns that have already been mentioned.)

  1. The object pronoun comes before the verb.
  2. 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 (Him/It)Risolviamo il problema (We solve the problem)Lo risolviamo (We solve it)
La (Her/It)Prendo la chiave alla reception (I take the key at the reception)La prendo alla reception (I take it at the reception)
Ci (Us)Il receptionist aiuta noi (The receptionist helps us)Il receptionist ci aiuta (The receptionist helps us)
Vi (You all)Il receptionist aspetta voi (The receptionist waits for you (plural))Il receptionist vi aspetta (The receptionist waits for you (plural))
Li/le (Them)Ora vedo loro (Now I see them)Li vedo ora (I see them now)

Exceptions!

  1. With the verb in the infinitive, the pronoun is attached to the verb at the end. Example: "io devo riportare la chiave in reception" -> "devo riportarla in reception".

Exercise 1: I pronomi oggetto diretto

Instruction: Fill in the correct word.

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mi, ci, li, ti, la, vi, lo

1.
Devo prendere la chiave, devo ... prendo subito.
(I have to get the key, I have to get it right away.)
2.
La chiave non è qui, ... cerco alla reception.
(The key is not here, I am looking for it at the reception.)
3.
Il problema è urgente, ... risolviamo subito.
(The problem is urgent, we'll solve it immediately.)
4.
Vi aspettano all'entrata, ... vedono già.
(They are waiting for you at the entrance, they already see you.)
5. Io:
Il receptionist ... vede ogni mattina.
(The receptionist sees me every morning.)
6.
Il receptionist è gentile con noi, ... aiuta subito.
(The receptionist is kind to us, and helps us immediately.)
7. Tu:
Il servizio di pulizia ... cerca sempre.
(The cleaning service is always looking for you.)
8.
I problemi sono visibili, ... segnalo ora.
(The problems are visible, I am reporting them now.)

Exercise 2: Multiple Choice

Instruction: Choose the correct sentence that properly uses direct or indirect object pronouns according to the explained rules.

1.
The direct object pronoun must be placed before the verb, so 'me' cannot come after 'waits'.
The position of the pronoun 'me' is incorrect and the pronoun 'lo' is unnecessary in this sentence.
2.
With the infinitive, the pronoun attaches to the end of the verb, not before the main verb.
The position of the pronoun is wrong; with the infinitive, the pronoun attaches to the end of the verb.
3.
You cannot use two object pronouns one after another in this construction; this is an error.
The indirect object pronoun must be placed before the verb, not after.
4.
The pronoun 'Le' should not be repeated at the end of the sentence; this construction is incorrect.
The indirect object pronoun must precede the verb, not come after.

Exercise 3: Rewrite the phrases

Instruction: Rewrite the sentences by replacing the direct object with the correct direct object pronoun (mi, ti, lo, la, ci, vi, li, le).

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  1. Il receptionist vede me alla reception.
    ⇒ _______________________________________________ Example
    Il receptionist mi vede alla reception.
    (The receptionist sees me at the front desk.)
  2. Domani chiamo te per confermare la prenotazione.
    ⇒ _______________________________________________ Example
    Domani ti chiamo per confermare la prenotazione.
    (I'll call you tomorrow to confirm the reservation.)
  3. Porto il passaporto alla reception.
    ⇒ _______________________________________________ Example
    Lo porto alla reception.
    (I bring the passport to the front desk.)
  4. Accompagno i clienti in camera.
    ⇒ _______________________________________________ Example
    Li accompagno in camera.
    (I accompany the guests to their room.)
  5. Devo riportare la chiave alla reception.
    ⇒ _______________________________________________ Example
    Devo riportarla alla reception.
    (I need to return the key to the front desk.)
  6. Il direttore può aiutare noi con questo problema.
    ⇒ _______________________________________________ Example
    Il direttore può aiutarci con questo problema.
    (The manager can help us with this problem.)

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