Meaning
him; it
- him
- it
In a sentence
Luca? Lo vedo ogni mattina al bar.
Luca? I see him every morning at the cafe.
Hai il mio libro? Non lo trovo più.
Do you have my book? I can't find it anymore.
Quel film era bello, ma non l'ho finito.
That movie was good, but I didn't finish it.
Word forms (1)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| lo | Acc · masculine · singular |
Usage notes
- Use 'lo' for masculine singular direct objects; 'gli' is indirect (to him).
- Avoid 'lo' with people in formal contexts—use 'lui' instead.
- It contracts with verbs: 'lo vedo' (I see it), not 'vedo lo'.