Indirect Object Pronouns

Indirect object pronouns are used to replace indirect objects in sentences. In the language with code it, the indirect object pronouns are:

• mi (me)
• ti (you)
• gli/le (him/her)
• ci (us)
• vi (you all)
• loro (them)

Usage

Indirect object pronouns indicate the recipient or beneficiary of the action. They are placed before the verb and are typically used with verbs that involve giving or communicating.

Here are some examples:

1. Dare ("to give"):

   • Io gli do il libro. (I give him the book.)
   • Loro ci danno dei consigli. (They give us advice.)

2. Scrivere ("to write"):

   • Io ti scrivo una lettera. (I write you a letter.)
   • Lei mi scrive un'email. (She writes me an email.)

3. Dire ("to tell"):

   • Luigi gli dice la verità. (Luigi tells him the truth.)
   • Io le dico un segreto. (I tell her a secret.)

Placement with Verb Forms

When using compound verb forms (such as the present perfect, past perfect, etc.), the indirect object pronoun is placed before the auxiliary verb.

Example with the present perfect tense (ho dato - "I have given"):

• Gli ho dato un regalo. (I have given him a gift.)

Combining with Direct Object Pronouns

In some cases, you may need to use both direct and indirect object pronouns in the same sentence. Here are the rules for combining them:

1. When the indirect object pronoun and the direct object pronoun start with the same letter (such as "l" for "him" and "lo" for "it"), the indirect object pronoun becomes "gli" to avoid repetition.

   • Io glielo do. (I give it to him.)

2. If the indirect object pronoun and the direct object pronoun are different, they are used separately before the verb.

   • Io gli do la penna. (I give him the pen.)

Summary

Indirect object pronouns in the language with code it are used to replace the indirect object in a sentence. They are placed before the verb and indicate the recipient or beneficiary of the action. Remember the following pronouns:

• mi (me)
• ti (you)
• gli/le (him/her)
• ci (us)
• vi (you all)
• loro (them)

When combining indirect object pronouns with direct object pronouns, pay attention to the rules mentioned above to avoid repetition.