Combining Pronouns: "It to Me" and "It to You"
When talking about giving, sending, or bringing something to someone, you often combine two pronouns: the indirect object (who receives it) and the direct object (what is received).
In Romanian, these combine into a single hyphenated word placed immediately before the verb. The form depends on who receives the action and the gender of the noun being replaced.
| Meaning | Masculine / Neuter (-l) | Feminine (-o) |
|---|---|---|
| it to me | mi-l | mi-o |
| it to you | ți-l | ți-o |
Masculine and Neuter Objects: mi-l and ți-l
When replacing a masculine or neuter noun (like dicționarul or pachetul), use the ending -l.
| If you have the dictionary, why don't you return it to me? | Dacă ai dicționarul, de ce nu mi-l returnezi? |
| I think grandfather is sending it to you tomorrow morning. | Cred că bunicul ți-l trimite mâine dimineața. |
Feminine Objects: mi-o and ți-o
When replacing a feminine noun (like cartea or prăjitura), use the ending -o.
| She is making a good cake and bringing it to me. | Ea face o prăjitură bună și mi-o aduce. |
| I know you want this book, so I am lending it to you. | Știu că vrei cartea asta, deci ți-o împrumut. |
Sending and Bringing "Back"
To say that you are giving, bringing, or sending something "back", use the adverb înapoi after the verb. The double pronoun rules remain the same.
| back | înapoi |
| You find the package and you send it back to me. | Tu găsești pachetul și mi-l trimiți înapoi. |
| I am reading the book now, but I am bringing it back to you tomorrow. | Citesc cartea acum, dar ți-o aduc înapoi mâine. |
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