Meaning
he; him
- he
- him
In a sentence
Lui arriva sempre in orario al lavoro.
He always arrives at work on time.
Hai visto lui ieri al bar?
Did you see him at the bar yesterday?
No, lui non ha ancora risposto.
No, he still hasn't replied.
Word forms (1)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| lui | Nom · masculine · singular |
Usage notes
- Use 'lui' for 'he'/'him' as a subject or object. Never use it for 'it' with objects—use 'esso' (rare) or omit.
- After prepositions, 'lui' is correct (e.g., 'con lui'). Avoid 'con egli'—it’s overly formal and archaic.
- In compound tenses, verbs agree with 'lui' (e.g., 'lui è andato'). No gender/number confusion—unlike 'lei'.