Meaning
she; her
- she
- her
- you (formal)
In a sentence
Lei arriva sempre puntuale al lavoro.
She always arrives at work on time.
Hai visto lei ieri al bar?
Did you see her yesterday at the bar?
No, lei non ha ancora risposto al messaggio.
No, she still hasn't replied to the message.
Word forms (1)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| lei | Nom · feminine · singular |
Usage notes
- Use 'lei' for 'she' or 'her' when referring to a female person. For objects/animals, use 'esso/essa' or omit if clear from context.
- 'Lei' (capitalized) is the formal 'you' for both genders. Don’t confuse with lowercase 'lei' (she/her).
- After prepositions, 'lei' becomes 'lei' (no contraction), unlike 'lui' (e.g., 'con lei' vs. 'con lui').