Meaning
he, him; that man
- he who, the one who, that man
In a sentence
Colui che aspetti è già arrivato.
The man you're waiting for has already arrived.
Sei tu colui di cui parlava Anna?
Are you the one Anna was talking about?
Colui che trova le chiavi è pregato di restituirle.
Whoever finds the keys is kindly asked to return them.
Word forms (3)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| colui | Nom · masculine · singular · 3rd person |
| colei | Nom · feminine · singular · 3rd person |
| coloro | Nom · plural · 3rd person |
Usage notes
- Use 'colui' only for formal or literary contexts; prefer 'lui' in everyday speech.
- Always pairs with 'che' (e.g., 'colui che' = 'he who'). Avoid standalone use.
- No plural form; use 'coloro' for 'those (people).'