Italian pronouns without the panic

The main categories

Subject pronouns: io, tu, lui/lei, noi, voi, loro (often dropped: the verb ending tells you who).

Direct object pronouns (replace the direct object):

• mi (me), ti (you), lo (him/it-m), la (her/it-f), ci (us), vi (you all), li (them-m), le (them-f)
• Vedo Maria →︎ La vedo.

Indirect object pronouns (to/for someone):

• mi, ti, gli (to him), le (to her), ci, vi, gli (to them)
• Parlo a Marco →︎ Gli parlo.

Reflexive pronouns: mi, ti, si, ci, vi, si. Used with reflexive verbs: mi lavo (I wash myself).

Where to put them

Before the conjugated verb: Ti chiamo domani. (I'll call you tomorrow.)

Attached to infinitives, imperatives, gerunds: Voglio chiamarti. (I want to call you.) / Chiamalo! (Call him!)