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Eu não lhe dou a morada.

Eu não lhe dou a morada.
I do not give him the address.
From Lesson 69:Pronoun placement with negatives and questions·Portuguese (Portugal)

Questions & Answers about Eu não lhe dou a morada.

Why is the pronoun lhe placed before the verb instead of after it?
Normally, pronouns attach to the end of the verb with a hyphen in European Portuguese, like dou-lhe. However, negative words like não act as a magnet and pull the pronoun in front of the verb. This is why it becomes não lhe dou.
Who is lhe referring to in this sentence?
The pronoun lhe can mean to him, to her, or to you (when speaking formally). In this sentence, it translates to to him. We use lhe instead of a direct object pronoun because the action of giving is directed to someone.
Which verb does dou come from?
The word dou is the I form (first-person singular) of the irregular verb dar, which means to give.
Does morada mean the exact same thing as endereço?
They are very similar! In Portugal, a morada is specifically used for a physical home or building address. The word o endereço can also mean a physical address, but it is the only word you can use for a digital address, like an email address (endereço de email).

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