Meaning
he
In a sentence
Egli dedicò l'intera vita alla pittura.
He dedicated his entire life to painting.
Si diceva che egli conoscesse tutti i segreti della corte.
It was said that he knew all the secrets of the court.
Egli fu una delle figure più influenti del suo tempo.
He was one of the most influential figures of his time.
Word forms (1)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| egli | Nom · masculine · singular |
Usage notes
- Use 'egli' only in formal writing; 'lui' is standard in speech and informal text.
- Avoid 'egli' with prepositions—use 'lui' instead (e.g., 'con lui,' not 'con egli').
- 'Egli' is third-person singular masculine; never use for females or plurals.